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What does it mean?
Things are rarely as straightforward as we hope they will be.
In plain terms
Life is more complex than we expect.
What can you take from it?
['uncertainty', 'reality']

Where it applies

  • project planning
  • personal decisions

Putting it to work

  • building flexibility
  • allowing for contingencies

Questions to consider

  • When have you been surprised by complexity?
  • How can you prepare for unexpected variables?

Another view

The statement is generic and offers no specific guidance.

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