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What does it mean?
Events and processes often start before we realize they have begun.
In plain terms
Things start earlier than you think they do.
What can you take from it?
The beginning of things is often invisible.

Where it applies

  • Tracking trends
  • Understanding history
  • Noticing habits

Putting it to work

  • Observing early signs
  • Reframing timelines

Questions to consider

  • When did you notice something that started earlier?
  • Can you identify the real beginning?

Another view

Sometimes recognizing a start point is useful for accountability.

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