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What does it mean?
Knowledge is an internal asset immune to external loss.
In plain terms
No one can take knowledge from you once learned.
What can you take from it?
Invest in learning constantly.

Where it applies

  • uncertain times
  • career changes
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • study daily
  • learn new skills
  • read widely

Questions to consider

  • What knowledge do you have?
  • How does it free you?

Another view

Knowledge requires the capacity to use it effectively.

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