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What does it mean?
Growth is a natural requirement for survival; those who do not adapt will be left behind.
In plain terms
You must change and improve to survive, or you will disappear.
What can you take from it?
Adaptation is necessary for survival.

Where it applies

  • personal development
  • career change
  • social shifts

Putting it to work

  • learning new skills
  • embracing change

Questions to consider

  • What does it mean to evolve in your life?

Another view

It ignores that some changes are forced rather than chosen.

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