The bullet that will kill me is not yet cast.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One cannot predict the exact moment or method of their death, so fear is unnecessary until it happens.
- In plain terms
- You don't know how or when you will die, so don't worry about it now.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept uncertainty about your fate to reduce fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you afraid of that hasn't happened yet?
- How does knowing you will die change how you live?
Another view
It ignores the value of preparing for known risks.
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