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What does it mean?
Accepts determinism while continuing to move forward regardless.
In plain terms
Everything is predetermined so I just keep moving anyway.
What can you take from it?
Continue moving forward even if the path is predetermined.

Where it applies

  • life decisions
  • existential moments
  • struggles

Putting it to work

  • keep moving forward
  • accept uncertainty
  • find purpose

Questions to consider

  • If fate is fixed, does your effort matter?

Another view

The belief in determinism may be unprovable or limiting.

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