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What does it mean?
The journey of knowledge faces four natural challenges: fear, clarity, power, and old age.
In plain terms
Watch out for fear clarity power and old age as you learn.
What can you take from it?
Be aware of four enemies that challenge your path of knowledge.

Where it applies

  • education
  • spiritual growth
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • identify fears
  • check power
  • age gracefully

Questions to consider

  • Which enemy is strongest for you?
  • How do you handle clarity?

Another view

Not all paths face these specific four enemies.

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