What I stand for is what I stand on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One’s convictions are rooted in their foundations; what you stand for is what you stand on.
- In plain terms
- Your beliefs are tied to your base.
- What can you take from it?
- Examine the foundations of your values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we test the strength of our foundations?
- When should we rebuild our base beliefs?
Another view
Foundations can be flawed or outdated.
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