It is a waste of time to be angry about my disability. One has to get on with life and I haven't done badly. People won't have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being angry about limitations wastes time; focusing on moving forward leads to better outcomes and maintains social connections.
- In plain terms
- Don't waste energy being mad at your limitations.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on progress rather than complaints to stay connected.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the best way to handle unavoidable limitations?
Another view
Sometimes anger is a valid response to injustice.
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