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What does it mean?
Even within one's own group, there are those who desire to see you fail or switch sides.
In plain terms
You will always find people on your team who wish you were on the other side.
What can you take from it?
Expect dissent and betrayal even from allies during disagreements.

Where it applies

  • politics
  • team dynamics
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • expect opposition
  • build resilience
  • manage expectations

Questions to consider

  • Why do allies oppose each other?
  • How do you handle internal conflict?

Another view

This view assumes universal disloyalty which may not apply to all relationships.

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