He wanted to talk to her. Right now, at this moment, he wanted to tell her what he was thinking, wanted her to question him and argue with him until she made him come up with an answer, or lots of answers. He needed her to see what he wasn't seeing. He needed her a lot more than they needed her
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He wants to talk to her and needs her perspective to see what he cannot.
- In plain terms
- He wants her help to understand things he misses.
- What can you take from it?
- Perspective from others helps reveal blind spots.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose perspective do you value?
- Who helps you see clearly?
Another view
It assumes the other person wants to help, which may not be true.
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