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About this quote

What does it mean?
Changing your mindset is a crucial first step toward broader impact.
In plain terms
If you change how you think, you are already part way to changing things.
What can you take from it?
Start personal change by shifting your perspective.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • challenge your assumptions
  • reframe negative thoughts

Questions to consider

  • How might your view of a problem limit your solution?

Another view

Thought alone does not guarantee external change.

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