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What does it mean?
The speaker advises holding onto lessons to avoid being misled by future mistakes.
In plain terms
Keep your lessons and do not get confused when things go wrong.
What can you take from it?
Remember what you learned to navigate future crises.

Where it applies

  • life advice
  • difficult times

Putting it to work

  • apply past lessons

Questions to consider

  • What lesson do you need to remember today?
  • Who told you what to keep?

Another view

Old lessons may not apply to new and unforeseen circumstances.

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