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What does it mean?
Strong people are willing to yield when influenced, showing that flexibility is a form of strength.
In plain terms
Strong people can let others influence them without losing themselves.
What can you take from it?
True strength includes the ability to be influenced and adapt.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • relationships
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • listen to others
  • adapt to feedback
  • value collaboration

Questions to consider

  • Is it hard for you to accept influence?
  • How do you define strength?

Another view

Some might confuse yielding with weakness in competitive contexts.

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