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What does it mean?
Kipling observes that everyone has some irrational obsession or irrational focus point.
In plain terms
Everyone has at least one thing that drives them crazy.
What can you take from it?
Accept that everyone has flaws or obsessions.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • self awareness

Putting it to work

  • practice tolerance for others quirks

Questions to consider

  • What is your own irrational point?
  • How do you handle others obsessions?

Another view

It might excuse harmful behavior by normalizing madness.

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