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What does it mean?
Have the courage to trust the speaker and take action.
In plain terms
Believe me and have courage.
What can you take from it?
Take a leap of faith and trust.

Where it applies

  • leadership
  • personal growth
  • motivation

Putting it to work

  • trust others
  • take risks
  • inspire others

Questions to consider

  • Are you afraid to believe?
  • What do you need to trust?

Another view

Blind trust can lead to disappointment.

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