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What does it mean?
The author credits someone for teaching the importance of humor and laughter.
In plain terms
She learned that humor and laughter are vital from a mentor.
What can you take from it?
Humor is a valuable life lesson.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • interpersonal relationships

Putting it to work

  • cultivating humor

Questions to consider

  • Who taught you about laughter?

Another view

It does not specify the full context of the lesson.

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