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What does it mean?
This phrase signaled that Erdos was ready to work on math problems and accept collaboration from others.
In plain terms
He was ready to think and work on math.
What can you take from it?
Stay open to new ideas and collaboration.

Where it applies

  • meeting colleagues
  • starting research
  • solving problems

Putting it to work

  • invite collaboration
  • signal availability

Questions to consider

  • When are you ready to collaborate?
  • How do you signal openness?

Another view

It is a niche phrase specific to math communities.

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