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What does it mean?
He declares he is still learning, even at the end of his life.
In plain terms
He is still learning after all these years.
What can you take from it?
Stay humble and keep learning.

Where it applies

  • personal growth
  • career development
  • education

Putting it to work

  • pursue learning
  • stay humble

Questions to consider

  • Are you still learning?
  • What do you want to learn?

Another view

Some may assume mastery implies no more learning.

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