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What does it mean?
Easy times can make us unprepared for future hardships.
In plain terms
Do not get too comfortable when life is easy.
What can you take from it?
Stay ready even when things are good.

Where it applies

  • economic booms
  • personal comfort
  • career stability

Putting it to work

  • building savings
  • learning new skills

Questions to consider

  • Am I letting comfort make me lazy?

Another view

Constant vigilance can lead to unnecessary stress.

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