As you become more clear about who you really are, you'll be better able to decide what is best for you- the first time around.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clarity about identity enables better decision-making aligned with true self-interest from the start.
- In plain terms
- Knowing who you are helps you make the right choices early.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand your true self to make better decisions quickly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you know who you are?
- What choices are you making now?
Another view
Some decisions benefit from trial and error rather than perfect initial clarity.
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