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What does it mean?
Ozzy Osbourne reflects on a tattoo from his youth, viewing it as a trademark despite its origins in a difficult time.
In plain terms
He keeps a tattoo from his teen years because it represents him.
What can you take from it?
Past mistakes can become defining personal symbols.

Where it applies

  • Reflecting on past choices
  • Dealing with tattoos
  • Public identity

Putting it to work

  • Accept past actions
  • Embrace personal history

Questions to consider

  • What symbol from your past defines you now?
  • How do you view your younger self?

Another view

Not everyone views past mistakes as positive trademarks.

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