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What does it mean?
McCartney explains they collaborated to finish songs that were good but incomplete.
In plain terms
We worked together to finish our best songs.
What can you take from it?
Collaboration can complete what individual effort cannot.

Where it applies

  • discussing songwriting
  • explaining creative choices
  • reflecting on teamwork

Putting it to work

  • complete unfinished projects
  • value collaborative input

Questions to consider

  • When did teamwork help you finish something?
  • What projects are you waiting on others to complete?

Another view

It assumes the finished product was superior.

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