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What does it mean?
Bush mentions thinking about a children's book title while sleeping, suggesting a lighthearted or distracted moment.
In plain terms
He sometimes thinks of a children's book at night.
What can you take from it?
Personal thoughts can be random or trivial.

Where it applies

  • private moments
  • casual conversation
  • speeches

Putting it to work

  • note spontaneous thoughts
  • track mental distractions

Questions to consider

  • Why does this thought come up?
  • What does this reveal?

Another view

The quote offers little substantive meaning beyond a specific reference.

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