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What does it mean?
Having it all is impossible because human desire is endless and growth is continuous.
In plain terms
You will never have everything because you always want more.
What can you take from it?
Accept that having it all is a myth.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • life goals
  • personal satisfaction

Putting it to work

  • set realistic goals
  • practice gratitude
  • focus on process

Questions to consider

  • What am I truly seeking?
  • Is my goal realistic?

Another view

Some goals are attainable and worth pursuing regardless.

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