False proxies, are mental shortcuts, helping us make snap judgments that may be convenient but are often misleading. The truth is, success isn’t contagious, and luck isn’t transferable.
Conflict, like a sudden storm, can catch us off guard and throw us into rough waters. Instead of seeing it as a threat, think of conflict as the wind that helps us grow.
You have to exert control over your flesh, or it will control you. Every action either nourishes or weakens a behaviour or pattern. Some actions unknowingly reinforce patterns.
A significant threat to unity is dwelling on a single story. Single stories create stereotypes, not because they are untrue, but because they are incomplete.
Don't set yourself up for failure by pretending to be something or someone you're not. The opportunity is to refuse to become a unprepared wannabe professional speaker.