--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you are to survive, you need to put…" description: "\"“If you are to survive, you need to put your stubbornness aside and listen to me.” “Oh, I just love that idea.”\" — Devon Monk" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/devon-monk-2510_stubbornness_if-you-are-to-survive-you-need-to-put-yo_2767604.png" --- # If you are to survive, you need to put your stubbornness… ![“If you are to survive, you need to put your stubbornness aside and listen to me.” “Oh, I just love that idea.” quote by Devon Monk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/devon-monk-2510_stubbornness_if-you-are-to-survive-you-need-to-put-yo_2767604.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/devon-monk-2510_stubbornness_if-you-are-to-survive-you-need-to-put-yo_2767604.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/devon-monk-2510_stubbornness_if-you-are-to-survive-you-need-to-put-yo_2767604.png) > ““If you are to survive, you need to put your stubbornness aside and listen to me.” “Oh, I just love that idea.”” [Devon Monk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/devon-monk/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Survival requires setting aside stubbornness and listening to guidance. **In simple terms:** Listen to survive. Key Takeaway Set aside ego, heed advice. Themes humility survival communication Mood reflective cautious Type advice instructional When to use this quote - teamwork - crisis management - leadership - personal growth Key Concepts ego authority obedience Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance confidence with openness? - When is listening more valuable than insisting? 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