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What does it mean?
To justify leaving home or a current situation, a restless person must find a compelling reason.
In plain terms
Restlessness drives people away, but they need a good reason to leave.
What can you take from it?
Reasons for leaving must outweigh the comfort of staying.

Where it applies

  • deciding to move
  • seeking new opportunities
  • feeling trapped

Putting it to work

  • identifying motivations
  • justifying life changes

Questions to consider

  • What justifies leaving your current home?
  • Is restlessness a valid reason to move?

Another view

Sometimes people leave without a clear or sufficient reason.

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