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What does it mean?
The speaker claims bravery but avoids facing future and past present challenges.
In plain terms
I can face anything except future, past, and present.
What can you take from it?
True courage includes facing time itself.

Where it applies

  • anxiety
  • reflection
  • goal setting

Putting it to work

  • facing fears
  • time management

Questions to consider

  • What parts of time do you avoid?
  • Can you face the future?

Another view

Avoiding time’s challenges undermines courage.

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