as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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The first step is simple vigilance, something all these parties are well-versed in.
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Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
This vigilance extends to fostering empathy, allowing leaders to discern when team members are struggling.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Kurt's key takeaways Remember, in the world of crypto, vigilance is your best friend.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Kurzel ends on a note of vigilance, the target in sight, the work just beginning.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
This vigilance extends to fostering empathy, allowing leaders to discern when team members are struggling.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Kurt's key takeaways Remember, in the world of crypto, vigilance is your best friend.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Kurzel ends on a note of vigilance, the target in sight, the work just beginning.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vigilance. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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