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What does it mean?
Some enemies are so compelling that they earn respect or admiration.
In plain terms
You are the kind of enemy that your opponent must love, even if they fight you.
What can you take from it?
Great rivals can become respected.

Where it applies

  • competition
  • politics
  • sports

Putting it to work

  • valuing rivals
  • respecting opposition
  • learning from conflict

Questions to consider

  • Who are your worthy opponents?
  • Can you respect an enemy?

Another view

Respect does not eliminate danger.

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