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What does it mean?
True security comes from accepting change and preparing to handle whatever occurs.
In plain terms
Security means knowing changes will happen and being ready to deal with them.
What can you take from it?
Define security as adaptability rather than static protection.

Where it applies

  • career transitions
  • personal finance
  • crisis management

Putting it to work

  • build flexibility
  • expect change

Questions to consider

  • How do you define security?
  • Are you ready for change?

Another view

Some people need stable environments to feel safe.

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