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What does it mean?
Purpose emerges from change; without transformation, nothing finds meaning.
In plain terms
Change gives things purpose.
What can you take from it?
Embrace change to discover purpose.

Where it applies

  • career transition
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • seek new experiences
  • adapt to new roles

Questions to consider

  • What changes have given your life direction?
  • How can you steer change toward purpose?

Another view

Not all change leads to positive outcomes.

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