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What does it mean?
The chance of failure should not stop you from supporting a just cause.
In plain terms
Do not let fear of failure stop you from supporting justice.
What can you take from it?
Pursue justice despite risks.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • innovation
  • personal challenges

Putting it to work

  • act on principle
  • overcome fear of failure

Questions to consider

  • What just causes do you support?
  • How do you handle the fear of failure?

Another view

Risking failure can have serious real-world consequences.

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