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What does it mean?
The chance of something happening is very small.
In plain terms
It is unlikely to occur.
What can you take from it?
Don't worry about unlikely events.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • planning

Putting it to work

  • assessing risks
  • prioritizing concerns

Questions to consider

  • What counts as remote?
  • How do you prepare for the unlikely?

Another view

Sometimes remote contingencies still happen.

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