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What does it mean?
Everything important seems to be far away, requiring travel.
In plain terms
You need to travel to find what matters.
What can you take from it?
Seek out new experiences.

Where it applies

  • planning trips
  • seeking change

Putting it to work

  • explore
  • move

Questions to consider

  • Where do you seek value?
  • Do you need to travel?

Another view

Important things can be found at home.

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