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What does it mean?
We should actively shape our fate like we clean our bodies or change clothes.
In plain terms
Take action to change your destiny as you change clothes.
What can you take from it?
Proactively reshape your life rather than accepting fate.

Where it applies

  • life transition
  • self improvement
  • regret

Putting it to work

  • rewrite personal narrative
  • make small changes

Questions to consider

  • What part of your life feels like destiny?
  • How can you change it?

Another view

Some aspects of fate are beyond control.

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