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What does it mean?
Churchill states his hatred for Hitler is based on duty, not personal feeling.
In plain terms
He hates Hitler because it is his job.
What can you take from it?
Focus on duty rather than personal emotion.

Where it applies

  • professional conflicts
  • moral dilemmas
  • war

Putting it to work

  • separate personal from professional
  • justify actions

Questions to consider

  • When is professional anger justified?
  • How do you handle enemies?

Another view

Personal feelings often influence professional judgments.

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