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What does it mean?
The speaker runs for office because they believe the country is heading in a dangerous direction and feel strongly about necessary actions.
In plain terms
I am running because the country is in trouble and I know what needs to be done.
What can you take from it?
Take action when you see your country on a dangerous path.

Where it applies

  • running for office
  • political endorsements
  • campaign launches

Putting it to work

  • run for office on principle
  • mobilize around urgent issues

Questions to consider

  • When should you run for office?
  • What makes a course perilous?

Another view

Strong feelings without clear plans may not be enough to fix course.

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