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What does it mean?
He refused to reward or enable cowardly behavior.
In plain terms
I will not pay for cowardice.
What can you take from it?
Do not reward fear or avoidance.

Where it applies

  • management
  • military
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • rewards courage
  • ignore avoidance
  • demand bravery

Questions to consider

  • When is fear acceptable?
  • What rewards do you give?

Another view

Fear can be a rational response to danger.

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