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What does it mean?
What we consume can eventually consume or control us.
In plain terms
You become what you eat, but also what eats you.
What can you take from it?
Be aware of what consumes you daily.

Where it applies

  • diet
  • media consumption
  • habits

Putting it to work

  • monitoring inputs
  • managing habits

Questions to consider

  • What consumes your time or energy?
  • How do your habits affect you?

Another view

It might be too vague to apply to specific habits.

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