Look how often the unexpected happens -- yet we still never expect it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Unexpected events occur frequently, but humans consistently fail to anticipate them.
- In plain terms
- Surprises happen all the time, yet we never really expect them.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare for the unexpected since it happens often.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do surprises catch you off guard?
- Are you truly ready for change?
Another view
Sometimes patterns do exist that allow for better prediction.
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