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What does it mean?
Constant caution may prevent a person from living authentically as a human being.
In plain terms
Being too careful all the time might stop you from being truly human.
What can you take from it?
Authenticity requires some risk rather than constant caution.

Where it applies

  • personal ethics
  • risk assessment
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • take calculated risks
  • avoid paralysis by fear

Questions to consider

  • When has caution stopped you from living?
  • Is it possible to be human and cautious?

Another view

Caution is often necessary for survival and responsibility.

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