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What does it mean?
Finding meaningful work is the highest blessing and reduces the need for other forms of fulfillment.
In plain terms
Finding good work is the best blessing of all.
What can you take from it?
Purposeful work brings deep satisfaction.

Where it applies

  • career choices
  • life planning
  • vocational guidance

Putting it to work

  • seek meaningful work
  • align values with job
  • find vocation

Questions to consider

  • What makes work meaningful?
  • Is work the source of happiness?

Another view

Some people find fulfillment outside of work entirely.

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