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What does it mean?
Walesa advocates for balance and being in the middle rather than taking extreme sides.
In plain terms
He says there should be a left foot and right foot, and he will be in the middle.
What can you take from it?
Finding a middle ground between opposing forces creates balance and stability.

Where it applies

  • negotiation
  • mediation
  • political debate

Putting it to work

  • mediating conflicts
  • seeking centrist solutions

Questions to consider

  • Is the middle ground always the best position?
  • How do you maintain balance when sides demand total commitment?

Another view

Centrism can sometimes be seen as a lack of principle or courage.

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