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Dalio observes that almost everything unfolds in recurring patterns, albeit with slight variations. Some cycles happen over short periods, like daily routines; others are infrequent, like catastrophic storms or significant life events such as childbirth.
He notes that most people tend to view unique events—like a rare storm or the birth of a child—as singular occurrences requiring different responses. Instead, he advocates for approaching these events through the lens of pattern recognition grounded in biological and systemic principles. By identifying the recurring nature of certain phenomena, we can analyze their causes and develop better strategies, much like scientists studying animal behavior.