Rule nothing out.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clark succinctly advises to “Rule nothing out.”
- In plain terms
- He encourages keeping all possibilities open.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid dismissing any options prematurely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When might ruling out options be necessary?
- How can openness improve decisions?
Another view
The phrase is vague without context.
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