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Observing—even learning from—other people’s mistakes can illuminate a path forward for you.
But, having your path illuminated is much different than trudging through the darkness yourself.
Use both to keep moving forward, but don’t expect one to act as a substitute for the other.
Some lessons can only be learned in the dark. And some roads are too hazardous to travel without light.