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What does it mean?
The speaker states a clear intention to climb a specific mountain.
In plain terms
I plan to climb Everest someday.
What can you take from it?
State your big goals clearly.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • bucket lists
  • aspirations

Putting it to work

  • set goals
  • write them down
  • plan steps

Questions to consider

  • What is your Everest?
  • Do you act on dreams?

Another view

Intentions without action remain just dreams.

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