Shock the monkey to life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea to awaken or energize something that seems dormant.
- In plain terms
- Wake up and start living.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek vitality or motivation when feeling stagnant.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What needs to wake up in your life?
- How do you regain energy?
Another view
The metaphor is abstract and lacks specific direction.
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