"You check to see the facts are correct where business is concerned but if I read everything that was written about me, I'd end up feeling totally insecure about myself"
- Elle Macpherson
About this Quote
This quote by Elle Macpherson talks to the significance of fact-checking in company, but likewise to the importance of not taking everything discussed oneself too seriously. Macpherson is recommending that if we checked out whatever that is discussed us, it can result in feelings of insecurity. This is because it is impossible to manage what is blogged about us, and it is typically not an accurate reflection of who we are. Macpherson is encouraging us to be mindful of what we checked out and to not let it affect our self-esteem. She is reminding us to concentrate on the realities and to not take whatever discussed us to heart. Ultimately, Macpherson is highlighting the importance of confidence and self-love, and reminding us to not let the opinions of others define us.
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