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What does it mean?
The speaker states power lies with the people and advises doing your best despite political pressure.
In plain terms
People have power, so do your best even if it is hard.
What can you take from it?
Stay focused on your work despite pressure.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • leadership
  • political stress

Putting it to work

  • focus on effort
  • ignore panic

Questions to consider

  • Where does real power come from?
  • How do you handle pressure?

Another view

It ignores systemic barriers to power.

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