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What does it mean?
The speaker advises doing what you want without seeking approval.
In plain terms
Do what you want without needing others' approval.
What can you take from it?
Act on your own desires instead of seeking permission.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • personal goals
  • social pressure

Putting it to work

  • make decisions independently
  • stop seeking validation

Questions to consider

  • What have you done without asking for approval?
  • How do you handle social pressure?

Another view

Some decisions benefit from external input or collaboration.

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