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What does it mean?
Resources and circumstances are finite and can fail unexpectedly.
In plain terms
Things run out eventually.
What can you take from it?
Prepare for inevitable depletion.

Where it applies

  • financial planning
  • resource management
  • aging

Putting it to work

  • save early
  • diversify resources
  • accept change

Questions to consider

  • What resources do you rely on too much?
  • How do you prepare for change?

Another view

Preparation does not guarantee safety from all outcomes.

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