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What does it mean?
When forced to choose, take the familiar flawed option.
In plain terms
Pick the closest good thing if perfection is gone.
What can you take from it?
Accept imperfect substitutes when necessary.

Where it applies

  • substitution
  • decision making
  • nostalgia

Putting it to work

  • accept alternatives
  • know what you want
  • be pragmatic

Questions to consider

  • What do you settle for?
  • What is your standard?

Another view

It might settle for low quality too easily.

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