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What does it mean?
Even when people feel they fit in, they often realize later they didn't fully understand the situation, leading to loneliness.
In plain terms
People often think they understand a situation until they realize they don't, causing isolation.
What can you take from it?
Accept that feeling out of depth is a common human experience.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • social groups
  • transition periods

Putting it to work

  • building empathy
  • seeking feedback

Questions to consider

  • When have you realized you didn't understand the rules?
  • How do you handle feeling out of depth?

Another view

Not everyone feels lonely when they don't fit in.

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