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What does it mean?
Being admired isolates you.
In plain terms
Being on a pedestal means being stuck in a corner.
What can you take from it?
Praise isolates you.

Where it applies

  • fame
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • stay grounded
  • seek humility

Questions to consider

  • Is praise dangerous?
  • Why isolation?

Another view

Status can be beneficial.

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