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What does it mean?
After being shot, Roosevelt asks for quiet and declares that a gunshot alone cannot kill him.
In plain terms
Roosevelt stayed calm after being shot and said he was still alive.
What can you take from it?
Resilience can keep you going even when injured.

Where it applies

  • crisis moments
  • political speeches
  • personal challenges

Putting it to work

  • maintain composure under fire
  • project confidence

Questions to consider

  • How do you respond to injury?
  • What does it take to remain steady?

Another view

Such bravery can sometimes mask the severity of a situation.

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