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When I started my public life, twelve years ago, I understood the media might be interested in what I did. I realized then their attention would inevitably focus on both our private and public lives. But I was not aware of how overwhelming that attention would become. Nor the extent to which it would affect both my public duties and my personal life, in a manner, that's been hard to bear. At the end of this year, when I've completed my diary of official engagements, I will be reducing the extent of the public life I've lead so far.

Princess of Wales Diana#1

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker reflects on the unexpected intensity of media attention and decides to reduce public exposure.
In plain terms
Media attention became overwhelming so she plans to reduce public life.
What can you take from it?
Awareness of consequences can lead to stepping back.

Where it applies

  • public life
  • media scrutiny
  • career change

Putting it to work

  • privacy management
  • career planning
  • media literacy

Questions to consider

  • How do you manage privacy?
  • What costs does public life incur?

Another view

Stepping back might not stop the attention.

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