Overwhelming underdogs.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A vague phrase implying surprise at unexpected success.
- In plain terms
- Teams expected to lose can win.
- What can you take from it?
- Expectations can be wrong.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do underdogs win?
- Why do we expect certain outcomes?
Another view
It's too vague to be actionable.
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