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What does it mean?
The cook's love for the pasta is actually self-love, implying the customers get little benefit.
In plain terms
The pasta has love in it, but it is for the cook.
What can you take from it?
Self-care doesn't always help others.

Where it applies

  • cooking
  • service industry
  • relationships

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge self-interest
  • clarify intentions
  • add humor

Questions to consider

  • How much do you serve others?
  • Is self-love selfish?

Another view

It dismisses the value of self-care.

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