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What does it mean?
Wilde notes that he no longer recognizes himself because he has changed drastically.
In plain terms
He feels he has become a different person.
What can you take from it?
Embrace personal transformation.

Where it applies

  • career transition
  • life milestones
  • therapy

Putting it to work

  • reflect on values
  • accept evolution

Questions to consider

  • What parts of yourself remain constant?
  • How do you integrate past and present selves?

Another view

Changing too much can cause loss of continuity.

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