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What does it mean?
True success is found in caring for others.
In plain terms
You succeed when you care about someone else.
What can you take from it?
Caring for others defines success.

Where it applies

  • life review
  • career choices
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • prioritize others
  • measure success by impact

Questions to consider

  • Is caring enough for success?
  • How do you measure success?

Another view

Success is often defined by personal achievements too.

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