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What does it mean?
It is brave to be involved and unresolved rather than fearful and certain.
In plain terms
Being involved and not sure takes courage more than being scared and certain.
What can you take from it?
Courage means engaging with uncertainty.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • embrace uncertainty
  • act bravely

Questions to consider

  • Is fear ever helpful?
  • What does involvement mean?

Another view

Involvement can be risky or reckless.

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