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What does it mean?
Life's constant changes cause confusion and errors are inevitable.
In plain terms
The world moves fast so we will get dizzy and mess up.
What can you take from it?
Mistakes are a natural part of existence.

Where it applies

  • life advice
  • philosophical discussion

Putting it to work

  • accept mistakes as normal

Questions to consider

  • Are mistakes unavoidable?
  • How to handle change?

Another view

It may excuse a lack of accountability.

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