All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life paths often lead to outcomes we cannot foresee at the start.
- In plain terms
- You do not know where your journey will truly end up.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust the process even when the end goal is unclear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is your life leading you?
- Are you open to surprise?
Another view
It might downplay the value of setting clear goals.
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