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What does it mean?
Explorers seek lost things, but the search often matters more than finding.
In plain terms
The journey of seeking brings more joy than the goal itself.
What can you take from it?
Value the process of exploration over the final result.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • personal growth
  • scientific research

Putting it to work

  • pursue passions
  • embrace journey
  • define goals

Questions to consider

  • What are you really seeking?
  • Is the journey enough?

Another view

Sometimes finding the answer is the only goal.

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