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What does it mean?
Hold onto the hopes and ambitions you had when you were young, as they guide your life's direction.
In plain terms
Don't forget your dreams from when you were young.
What can you take from it?
Your early dreams can guide your life choices.

Where it applies

  • midlife reflection
  • career changes
  • creative work

Putting it to work

  • revisiting old journals
  • setting long-term goals
  • creating art

Questions to consider

  • What did you want to be as a child?
  • How has your vision of success changed?

Another view

Some youthful dreams may not be practical or safe to pursue.

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