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What does it mean?
She attributes a negative outcome to foolish actions by others.
In plain terms
They made bad choices.
What can you take from it?
Foolishness leads to failure.

Where it applies

  • explaining a setback
  • blaming a team
  • reacting to error

Putting it to work

  • assigning responsibility
  • venting frustration

Questions to consider

  • What else could have caused this?
  • Is blaming helpful?

Another view

It oversimplifies complex situations by blaming only one factor.

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