Sometimes I wore a fringe so deep it obscured the way ahead. This hardly mattered. There were always others to look where I was going.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Obscuring one's path doesn't matter if others guide the way.
- In plain terms
- I didn't need to see the path if others led.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust others to lead when you are unsure.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you trust others to lead?
- Is vision necessary for progress?
Another view
Relying on others can lead to loss of autonomy.
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