I don't think I will ever mellow out. I think if you mellow out, you get eaten up. You become like a commodity. So I don't think I will mellow out. It is not in my blood.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refuses to soften their edge, fearing it leads to exploitation.
- In plain terms
- I will not calm down because it makes me vulnerable and used.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay sharp to avoid being used.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is softness always weakness?
- How do you protect your integrity?
Another view
Remaining unyielding can isolate you from others.
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