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What does it mean?
Balancing things is good, but creating harmony among them is better.
In plain terms
Harmony is better than just balance.
What can you take from it?
Strive for harmony, not just balance.

Where it applies

  • design
  • management
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • seek harmony in projects
  • prioritize integration

Questions to consider

  • How do we find harmony?
  • Is balance enough?

Another view

Harmony may be harder to achieve or define than simple balance.

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  3. L'?il etait dans la tombe et regardait Cain.

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