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What does it mean?
Standing firm on one's instincts will eventually align the world with that person.
In plain terms
If you trust your instincts firmly, the world will support you.
What can you take from it?
Trust your instincts and stand firm in your beliefs.

Where it applies

  • making tough choices
  • facing opposition
  • leading a team

Putting it to work

  • trust intuition
  • stand ground
  • act decisively

Questions to consider

  • Do you trust your gut feelings?
  • Have you ever stood firm and succeeded?

Another view

Rigid adherence to instinct can sometimes lead to poor decisions.

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