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What does it mean?
Seize opportunities or divine moments until they grant you their gift.
In plain terms
Hold on to good moments until they bless you.
What can you take from it?
Seize opportunities until they benefit you.

Where it applies

  • negotiation
  • prayer
  • career moves

Putting it to work

  • persist in pursuit
  • seize moments

Questions to consider

  • What do you hold fast?
  • When to let go?

Another view

Sometimes letting go is wiser than holding on.

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