The golden rule is that there are no golden rules.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no single universal rule that applies to every situation.
- In plain terms
- No one rule fits all cases.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt your approach to each unique situation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has a strict rule failed you?
Another view
Some situations do benefit from consistent standard rules.
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