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What does it mean?
Wealth cannot purchase existence or extend one's time on earth.
In plain terms
Money does not guarantee life.
What can you take from it?
Value time over wealth.

Where it applies

  • end of life
  • financial stress
  • legacy planning

Putting it to work

  • prioritize health
  • save wisely
  • spend on experiences

Questions to consider

  • What matters more to you than money?
  • How do you define a well spent life?

Another view

Money can improve quality of life even if it cannot buy more time.

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