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What does it mean?
Time feels scarce unless you dedicate it to a meaningful purpose.
In plain terms
Time never seems enough unless you are serving a purpose.
What can you take from it?
Serve a purpose to make time feel abundant.

Where it applies

  • work-life balance
  • volunteering
  • career focus

Putting it to work

  • find meaningful work
  • avoid busy work
  • focus on impact

Questions to consider

  • How do you spend your time?
  • Does your work feel like service?

Another view

Some people feel drained even when serving a purpose.

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