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What does it mean?
We learn our age from others because we resist recognizing it within ourselves.
In plain terms
We see age from outside, not inside.
What can you take from it?
Others reveal age because we deny it.

Where it applies

  • aging process
  • psychology
  • social interaction

Putting it to work

  • accept age honestly
  • seek honest feedback

Questions to consider

  • Why do we deny aging?
  • How do others see our age?

Another view

Some people recognize aging internally.

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