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What does it mean?
Adaptation to a harsh environment requires adopting its behaviors.
In plain terms
To survive with bad people, you must act like them.
What can you take from it?
Environment shapes behavior and moral choices.

Where it applies

  • hostile workplace
  • criminal environment
  • political struggle

Putting it to work

  • assess environment honestly
  • protect core values

Questions to consider

  • What environment are you in?

Another view

Adopting harmful behaviors can damage your integrity long-term.

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