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What does it mean?
The speaker relates a common physical sensation to a persistent mental state.
In plain terms
I always feel like there is more to do.
What can you take from it?
Feeling perpetually unfinished is a common human experience.

Where it applies

  • goal setting
  • walking
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • pausing to reflect
  • checking assumptions
  • accepting endings

Questions to consider

  • Are you always waiting for more?
  • When is enough enough?

Another view

Sometimes expectations are just habits, not facts.

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