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Slow down

Slow down

Try not to react immediately, but be patient and gather as much information as possible.

If the problem will not matter a year from now, distance yourself somewhat from the situation to gain perspective.

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"Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning." - William Arthur Ward

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