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The quote says that setbacks and disappointment do not define your identity. Other people's actions or an outcome you wanted failing to happen should not make you think less of yourself. It encourages keeping a stable sense of self despite frustration.
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Source
The Abundance Mind-Set: Success Starts Here (2020)
Original Language & Translation
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The phrase appears in the book "The Abundance Mind-Set: Success Starts Here (2020)" by Joel Osteen (Google Books snippet); no earlier source was checked.
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About Joel Osteen
American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author
Joel Osteen is an American pastor, televangelist, businessman, and author based in Houston, Texas. He is known for his weekly televised services and for several best-selling books. Osteen is closely associated with prosperity theology and the Word of Faith movement. His public message has made him a familiar figure in American religious broadcasting and popular Christian publishing.
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