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What does it mean?
A lack of problems suggests you are not moving forward on a meaningful path.
In plain terms
If you face no problems, you might be on the wrong path.
What can you take from it?
View challenges as signs that you are on the right path.

Where it applies

  • career planning
  • life decisions
  • self-improvement

Putting it to work

  • welcome feedback
  • take risks
  • stay active

Questions to consider

  • What problems are you currently facing?
  • Does comfort make you question your direction?

Another view

Sometimes peace means you have found balance, not that you are stuck.

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