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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges uncertainty about the future but promises engagement and interest.
In plain terms
I don't know the future, but it will be interesting.
What can you take from it?
Uncertainty does not preclude a fulfilling journey.

Where it applies

  • career change
  • life transition
  • creative project

Putting it to work

  • setting goals
  • embracing change
  • planning ahead

Questions to consider

  • What makes a path boring?
  • How do you handle uncertainty?

Another view

The promise relies on subjective interpretation of 'boring'.

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