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What does it mean?
Acting recklessly without clear targets leads to self-destruction.
In plain terms
You harm yourself when you act without thinking or direction.
What can you take from it?
Avoid acting blindly or aggressively without a plan.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • decision-making
  • stress

Putting it to work

  • pause before acting
  • identify targets
  • plan actions

Questions to consider

  • When have you acted without thinking?
  • What goals are you pursuing blindly?

Another view

Sometimes instinctive action is necessary even without full clarity.

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