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What does it mean?
When things go well, public approval naturally follows success.
In plain terms
Success attracts popularity automatically.
What can you take from it?
Winning draws support from the masses.

Where it applies

  • political campaigns
  • business success
  • public figures

Putting it to work

  • leverage success for influence
  • remain humble despite favor

Questions to consider

  • Does success guarantee support?
  • How do you handle sudden popularity?

Another view

Popularity can fade quickly even if success continues.

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