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What does it mean?
Blair modifies a famous catchphrase to suggest the nation has achieved prudent stability rather than unchecked prosperity.
In plain terms
The country is doing well but in a careful and responsible way.
What can you take from it?
Stability and caution are valuable goals for national leadership.

Where it applies

  • economic reports
  • political speeches
  • public addresses

Putting it to work

  • reframe expectations
  • promote stability
  • manage optimism

Questions to consider

  • Is prudence enough for national progress?
  • What does responsible leadership look like?

Another view

Prudence may be perceived as a lack of ambition or vision.

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