don't spread the discontent don't spread the lies don't make the same mistakes with your own life
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker advises against spreading negativity and repeating past errors.
- In plain terms
- Do not spread bad things or make the same mistakes.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid propagating negativity and errors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What mistakes are you avoiding?
- How do you influence others?
Another view
It assumes people have agency to stop the spread of bad ideas.
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