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What does it mean?
Experience is the primary teacher in life.
In plain terms
Living teaches us the most important lessons.
What can you take from it?
Learn from your experiences.

Where it applies

  • advice
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • reflect on your experiences

Questions to consider

  • What did living teach you?

Another view

Not all lessons are positive or constructive.

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