"La marque d'une bonne action est qu'elle semble inévitable rétrospectivement"
— Robert Louis Stevenson
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When you look back on a good decision, it often seems like the obvious choice. Imagine you decided to study hard for a big test, and you passed with flying colors. Later, it feels like passing the test was meant to happen because of your study efforts. Another example is if someone helps a friend in need, and that friend goes on to do great things because of the help they received. Looking back, it seems like helping was the only right thing to do. People can use this idea by trusting their instincts when helping others or making important decisions, with the understanding that good actions will feel natural and obvious when they reflect later.
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