You know more than you think you do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People have more intuition and knowledge than they give themselves credit for.
- In plain terms
- You know more than you think.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your instincts and existing knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you doubt yourself?
- How do you trust your judgment?
Another view
It may encourage overconfidence in critical situations.
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