I don't play hard to get... I play hard to want!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A twist on the phrase ‘play hard to get’, claiming the speaker actively pursues desire instead.
- In plain terms
- I don’t avoid attention, I seek it.
- What can you take from it?
- Confidence can be expressed by actively wanting something.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does proactive desire differ from playing hard to get?
- When is this approach effective?
Another view
It’s a wordplay that may not resonate with all cultures.
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