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When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
"When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be."— Lao Tzu
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Meaning of this quote
A fixed story about who you are can limit what you are willing to try. Loosening that story may make growth possible without requiring you to abandon your values.
Key takeaway:
Allow your self-image to change as you learn.
Origin of the quote
John Heider's The Tao of Leadership (1985), page 43, a loose modern adaptation of Chapter 22.
Who actually said this?
Likely misattributedStenudd traces the wording to Heider. It should not be presented as a literal translation or an authenticated historical statement by Laozi.
