Every time I see something terrible, it's like I see it at age 19. I keep a freshness that way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Viewing terrible events with fresh eyes keeps the author's perspective youthful.
- In plain terms
- Seeing bad things as new keeps my perspective fresh.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain curiosity and fresh perspective despite experience.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay fresh over time?
- Why is perspective important?
Another view
Constantly viewing events as terrible may lead to emotional fatigue.
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