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What does it mean?
No one should surrender destiny to another leader.
In plain terms
Trust your own guidance not others.
What can you take from it?
Maintain personal autonomy.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • civic duty

Putting it to work

  • trust yourself
  • question authority

Questions to consider

  • Do you rely too much on others?

Another view

Collaboration sometimes requires trust.

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