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8.Man in the car paradox

8.Man in the car paradox

No one is impressed with your possessions as much as you are

  • It’s a subtle recognition that people generally aspire to be respected and admired by others, and using money to buy fancy things may bring less of it than you imagine. If respect and admiration are your goal, be careful how you seek it. Humility, kindness, and empathy will bring you more respect than horsepower ever will.

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