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What does it mean?
The future belongs to no one, highlighting uncertainty.
In plain terms
Nobody owns tomorrow.
What can you take from it?
Don't assume you control the future.

Where it applies

  • planning
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • living in the moment
  • flexible planning

Questions to consider

  • How do you plan for tomorrow?
  • What can you control today?

Another view

It might discourage long-term planning.

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