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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author offers simple advice to stay healthy, work well, and maintain connections.
In plain terms
Stay healthy, do good work, and keep contacting people.
What can you take from it?
Simple habits of health, work, and connection lead to a good life.

Where it applies

  • sign-off
  • letter closing
  • general advice

Putting it to work

  • close a letter
  • give life advice
  • encourage others

Questions to consider

  • What matters most in life?
  • How do you stay in touch?

Another view

It is a general platitude without specific guidance.

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