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What does it mean?
The speaker intends to work or engage with life until death rather than stopping early.
In plain terms
I will work until I die, not stop early.
What can you take from it?
Stay engaged with life until the end.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • retirement choices
  • mentoring

Putting it to work

  • plan for lifelong work
  • avoid early retirement

Questions to consider

  • When should you stop working?
  • Is leisure important?

Another view

Continuous work might lead to burnout or health issues.

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