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What does it mean?
Focus on the potential utility of a cup rather than its limitations or position.
In plain terms
Look up to see what a cup can do.
What can you take from it?
Focus on utility over limitations.

Where it applies

  • problem solving
  • making decisions
  • seeking hope

Putting it to work

  • focus on uses not limits
  • look for opportunity

Questions to consider

  • How can you reframe a limitation?

Another view

Sometimes looking down is necessary for accuracy.

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