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What does it mean?
Accept your situation but find value in it.
In plain terms
Work with what you have and find it worth it.
What can you take from it?
Accept reality and find value.

Where it applies

  • facing challenges
  • making decisions

Putting it to work

  • accepting limits
  • finding meaning

Questions to consider

  • What hand are you dealt?
  • How do you find value?

Another view

Not every situation feels worthwhile despite acceptance.

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