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What does it mean?
Examine your beliefs before engaging with new situations.
In plain terms
Check your beliefs before you start.
What can you take from it?
Question your assumptions at the start.

Where it applies

  • decision making
  • conflict
  • learning

Putting it to work

  • audit beliefs
  • pause before acting

Questions to consider

  • What beliefs guide you?
  • What are you assuming right now?

Another view

Some assumptions are necessary for efficiency.

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