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What does it mean?
Human value and life itself surpass material wealth in importance.
In plain terms
Life is more valuable than money.
What can you take from it?
Value life over riches.

Where it applies

  • financial decisions
  • ethical choices
  • gratitude

Putting it to work

  • focus on relationships
  • appreciate existence

Questions to consider

  • What matters most to you?
  • How do you measure success?

Another view

Financial stability is often necessary to survive and live well.

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