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What does it mean?
Avoiding confrontation or threats often amounts to surrendering ground to the opposition.
In plain terms
Running away from a problem lets the problem win.
What can you take from it?
Facing challenges directly is often better than avoiding them.

Where it applies

  • dealing with enemies
  • confronting issues
  • strategic planning

Putting it to work

  • address problems early
  • do not retreat unnecessarily

Questions to consider

  • When is running away actually the right move?
  • What are you avoiding right now?

Another view

Sometimes avoidance is a valid tactical choice to preserve resources.

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