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Jun 17, 20261 min read

Go Out on a Limb

An idiom for taking a risk or making a statement that lacks certain support from others, leaving the individual vulnerable to failure or criticism. It highlights the role of individual agency and courage in challenging a consensus.

risk-taking courage dissent psychology leadership

Antithesis: groupthink See Also: devils-advocate, steel-man-argument version-01


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