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What does it mean?
Money should be actively used for growth or purpose. Hoarding it leads to loss of value.
In plain terms
Money loses value if not used wisely.
What can you take from it?
Put capital to work rather than letting it sit.

Where it applies

  • investing
  • personal finance
  • business strategy

Putting it to work

  • invest in assets
  • fund projects
  • reinvest profits

Questions to consider

  • What is money for to you?
  • Are your assets working hard?

Another view

Using money aggressively can lead to risky financial losses.

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