the steps that go into taking actions start with…
Keyword actions the steps that go into taking actions start with observation, then selecting facts, then meanings, you make assumptions, you draw conclusions, you develop beliefs, and then you take actions based on those beliefs. You can go back to this process if you want to avoid making any biased decisions, you can question what your beliefs are based on and how did they influence your conclusions or your observations.
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