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What does it mean?
Desire and aspiration are the mechanisms that lead to attainment.
In plain terms
Wanting leads to getting.
What can you take from it?
Desire results in achievement.

Where it applies

  • goal setting
  • motivation
  • manifestation

Putting it to work

  • clarify desires
  • act on aspirations
  • stay focused

Questions to consider

  • What do you desire?
  • How are you pursuing it?

Another view

Passive desire without action rarely yields results.

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