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What does it mean?
Personal autonomy overrides claims of objective truth.
In plain terms
It is my life regardless of who is right or wrong.
What can you take from it?
Own your choices even when others disagree.

Where it applies

  • disagreements
  • personal decisions
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • assert your boundaries
  • focus on your own path

Questions to consider

  • Whose life are you living?
  • How do you handle disagreement?

Another view

Others may still judge your choices.

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