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What does it mean?
He urges self-sacrifice for the community to let them dream their own lives.
In plain terms
Work for others so they can find their own meaning.
What can you take from it?
Serve others to let them live.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • parenting

Putting it to work

  • serve others
  • create space

Questions to consider

  • Is sacrifice always necessary for others?
  • How do you help others dream?

Another view

Self-sacrifice can lead to burnout.

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