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What does it mean?
It is better to stay active and keep moving than to become stagnant and waste away.
In plain terms
Stay active instead of becoming idle.
What can you take from it?
Keep moving to avoid decline.

Where it applies

  • aging
  • recovercovery
  • career

Putting it to work

  • regular exercise
  • daily movement

Questions to consider

  • How do you stay active daily?
  • What habits lead to stagnation?

Another view

Being active doesn't guarantee health if other factors are ignored.

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