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What does it mean?
Butler warns against counting on things before they happen.
In plain terms
Do not expect success before it arrives.
What can you take from it?
Expect nothing until it is real.

Where it applies

  • planning
  • gambling
  • career

Putting it to work

  • verify before committing
  • plan for risks

Questions to consider

  • Are you counting chickens?
  • What is not yet yours?

Another view

Planning ahead is good; this warns against overconfidence.

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