'The Marines have a saying, 'Pain is weakness leaving the body.' That really applies to Steve.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Marine saying “Pain is weakness leaving the body” fits Steve’s toughness.
- In plain terms
- Pain shows weakness leaving the body, which describes Steve.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace pain as a sign of growing stronger.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is pain a warning sign?
- How can you differentiate productive pain from harmful pain?
Another view
Ignoring pain can cause serious injury.
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