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If you told someone to "Be a leader and not a follower," wouldn’t they become a follower by following your advice?

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Yourwildestdreams · 51-55, M
🤔 That's a clever observation.
The phrase "Be a leader and not a follower" is often meant to encourage people to think independently and take charge, but if someone follows that advice, they could be seen as following the guidance of the person who gave it. This creates a paradox where the act of following advice to be a leader might actually make them a follower. However, it's worth noting that the intention behind the phrase is to inspire autonomy and self-directed decision-making, rather than blind obedience to someone else's direction. So, while there is some irony in following advice to be a leader, the goal is to foster independent thinking and action, not mindless conformity.💁🏼‍♂😀