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What does it mean?
The bigger the purpose, the greater the pain to achieve it; tolerance is required.
In plain terms
Great goals bring great hardship, so be patient.
What can you take from it?
Endure suffering with patience when pursuing big aims.

Where it applies

  • career ambition
  • social reform
  • personal missions

Putting it to work

  • set realistic timelines
  • practice mindfulness

Questions to consider

  • What purpose motivates you despite hardship?
  • How can you build tolerance?

Another view

Pain may become detrimental if not managed.

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  3. Try to enhance morality among this nation. It is by morality that you can preserve your independence and attain to stages of excellence.

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