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What does it mean?
The speaker advises acting on personal conviction while respecting others' well-being.
In plain terms
Do what feels right for you without hurting others.
What can you take from it?
Balance self-trust with respect for others.

Where it applies

  • personal conflict
  • social pressure

Putting it to work

  • making independent choices
  • setting boundaries

Questions to consider

  • How do you know when something is right for you?
  • Where do you draw the line with others?

Another view

It assumes everyone can clearly define what is right for them.

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