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What does it mean?
A woman is described as resilient and undefeated.
In plain terms
She is strong and will not be beaten.
What can you take from it?
Maintain strength and refuse defeat.

Where it applies

  • personal struggle
  • leadership
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • cultivate resilience
  • affirm identity

Questions to consider

  • What makes you undefeated?
  • When do you feel like a soldier?

Another view

Not all conflicts can be won through strength alone.

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