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What does it mean?
The speaker aims to empower the strong rather than harm the weak.
In plain terms
He wants to lift strong people, not hurt weak ones.
What can you take from it?
Focus on strengthening those capable.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • training
  • strategy

Putting it to work

  • develop strengths
  • avoid exploitation

Questions to consider

  • Who should be empowered?
  • What is strength?

Another view

This implies ignoring weakness is better than helping it.

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