'I like to walk out of a diner with enough gas to open a Mobil station.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker boasts about having excess resources or power to spare.
- In plain terms
- He claims he has plenty left over after using what he needs.
- What can you take from it?
- Excess capability allows for generous or risky moves.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does excess safety feel like?
- Is confidence always honest?
Another view
Boasting can mask insecurity or invite envy.
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