As I get, I give. Giving as you get is critical. It has everything to do with being happy for yourself, and making others happy is the cause of making yourself happy, and it’s the cycle of giving and getting.
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If you just remember to breathe and smile before you act, you’ll always make the right decision.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking a moment to breathe and smile can lead to better decision-making.
This quote emphasizes the importance of pausing to collect oneself before taking action. By consciously breathing and smiling, a person can clear their mind and approach a decision with a positive mindset, ultimately leading to more thoughtful and beneficial choices.
Themes
BreatheSmileDecisionActionMindfulness
In practice
Example use cases
During a stressful meeting, I reminded the team, 'If you just remember to breathe and smile before you act, you’ll always make the right decision.'
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