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What does it mean?
Surgeons grew confident and committed as they engaged with the patient's care.
In plain terms
Doctors went from doubt to confidence while working.
What can you take from it?
Commitment grows as you engage deeply with work.

Where it applies

  • medical treatment
  • teamwork
  • professional development

Putting it to work

  • start with duty
  • learn by doing
  • build confidence

Questions to consider

  • When did you gain confidence through work?
  • How do you turn doubt into action?

Another view

Confidence does not guarantee successful outcomes.

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