Now I can go back to being ruthless again.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges a shift back to a harsh or uncompromising stance.
- In plain terms
- I am returning to a tough approach.
- What can you take from it?
- Resuming a strict stance is a conscious choice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is harshness necessary?
- How do you define ruthlessness?
Another view
Labeling oneself ruthless can damage trust with allies.
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