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What does it mean?
Immortality comes from creation rather than living forever.
In plain terms
Create something that lasts forever.
What can you take from it?
Focus on legacy through creation.

Where it applies

  • planning life work
  • discussing history

Putting it to work

  • build enduring projects
  • focus on legacy

Questions to consider

  • What will you leave behind?
  • Is legacy enough?

Another view

Some creations are forgotten quickly.

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