With the thermometer at 30 below zero and the wind behind him, a man walking on Main Street in Winnipeg knows which side of him is which.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Extreme cold and wind make direction obvious to someone walking.
- In plain terms
- Harsh weather teaches you where you stand physically.
- What can you take from it?
- Hardships clarify your situation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What teaches you orientation?
- How does weather affect you?
Another view
It's a very specific scenario.
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