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What does it mean?
Self-knowledge and experience in one's field justify trusting one's own decisions.
In plain terms
I know what is best for me because I have done this for a long time.
What can you take from it?
Experience validates personal judgment and autonomy.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • self-advocacy
  • negotiations

Putting it to work

  • trusting intuition
  • setting boundaries

Questions to consider

  • How much should experience guide decisions?
  • When do you trust your gut?

Another view

Experience does not guarantee correct decisions.

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