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“It is only one who is thoroughly acquainted with the evils of war that can thoroughly understand the profitable way of carrying it on.”
Sun Tzu · The Art of War · Chapter 2: Waging War
Understand the downside to use the upside.
What it means

You cannot wield a tool well until you respect its dangers; clarity about cost is what makes gain possible.

Use it todayStudy the failure modes of your current strategy, not just its upside.
Today’s questionDo I truly understand the downside, or am I only picturing success?
#risk-awareness#wisdom
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