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What does it mean?
The author humorously suggests life may be a cautionary tale.
In plain terms
Maybe your life is to warn others.
What can you take from it?
Learn from others’ mistakes.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • career

Putting it to work

  • share mistakes
  • observe others

Questions to consider

  • What mistake did you learn from?

Another view

Life may have deeper aims than warning.

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