That Heel. That lousy wart on the nose of progress.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A specific flaw or obstacle hinders progress.
- In plain terms
- This defect stops progress forward.
- What can you take from it?
- Identify obstacles blocking advancement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is holding you back?
- How do you fix obstacles?
Another view
Some flaws are inherent and unavoidable.
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