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What does it mean?
Geographical distances and time do not limit one's reach or influence.
In plain terms
You can reach far places and times easily.
What can you take from it?
Reach is not limited by distance or time.

Where it applies

  • explorers
  • merchants
  • writers

Putting it to work

  • poetry
  • travelogue
  • historical reference

Questions to consider

  • What limits your personal reach?
  • How do you overcome distance?

Another view

Reach is still limited by physical and social realities.

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