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What does it mean?
A warrior accepts total responsibility for all actions, even trivial ones. They wait patiently with full awareness of their purpose.
In plain terms
Own all your actions and wait with clear purpose.
What can you take from it?
Take full responsibility and wait with awareness.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • personal growth
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • own actions
  • wait purposefully
  • stay aware

Questions to consider

  • What are you waiting for?
  • How much do you own?

Another view

Taking responsibility for trivial things might lead to over-burdening.

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