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What does it mean?
Accepting certainties can close your mind to new understanding.
In plain terms
Do not be too sure of anything.
What can you take from it?
Stay open and avoid rigid certainties.

Where it applies

  • study
  • debate
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • ask questions
  • change mind
  • listen more

Questions to consider

  • What certainty do you hold too tightly?
  • Why doubt?

Another view

Some basic truths are certain and useful to accept.

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