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"Le Cygne Noir est le nouvel oiseau à l'aube"

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Imagine that something very unexpected and rare happens, catching everyone by surprise because they never thought it could occur. This is what the term "Black Swan" represents – an event that nobody foresaw but that has a big impact. Just like dawn brings a new day with new opportunities and possibilities, a Black Swan event introduces unexpected changes and challenges to our world. For instance, think about the rapid rise of the internet in the 1990s. Most people didn't predict how it would transform communication, business, and daily life, yet it became a huge part of our world almost overnight. By recognizing that these surprising events can happen anytime, we can learn to stay adaptable and open-minded. For example, in your job, be ready to learn new skills or switch careers if something surprising changes the market. Accepting that surprises are a natural part of life helps us prepare better and seize new opportunities when they come.

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