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What does it mean?
Hope can feel so strong that it mimics certainty.
In plain terms
She hoped so hard it felt like she knew.
What can you take from it?
Strong hope often mimics certainty.

Where it applies

  • uncertainty
  • planning

Putting it to work

  • distinguish hope from fact
  • stay grounded

Questions to consider

  • Can hope be enough?
  • When does hope deceive?

Another view

Hope is necessary despite being uncertain.

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