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"You may encounter many defeats, but you must never be defeated." -- Maya Angelou

Most of us have heard this quote before and just nodded at it. But when I actually sat with it, it hit completely different.

There's a massive gap between experiencing failure and becoming it, and most people accidentally cross that line without realizing it.

I broke this down in a Short (part of a series I'm doing where I unpack quotes that genuinely changed how I think). Would love to know how you all interpret this one, do you agree with Angelou, or is there a point where repeated defeat just does define you?

https://youtube.com/shorts/Wna82HLzwwM

Let me know your thoughts!! :) (or your favourite quotes)