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What does it mean?
Faith in something greater gives courage to explore uncertainty.
In plain terms
Belief in something bigger helps you face the unknown.
What can you take from it?
Trust in something beyond yourself to take risks.

Where it applies

  • career change
  • personal crisis
  • adventure

Putting it to work

  • trust instincts
  • take risks
  • stay open

Questions to consider

  • What gives you courage to face uncertainty?

Another view

Faith can sometimes lead to avoiding hard truths.

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