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What does it mean?
The speaker states that financial gain is necessary for something to be worthwhile.
In plain terms
If something doesn't make money, it isn't useful.
What can you take from it?
Financial viability often drives practical value.

Where it applies

  • business decisions
  • investment
  • career choices

Putting it to work

  • assess financial value
  • balance passion and profit

Questions to consider

  • What value matters most to you?
  • How do you weigh profit and purpose?

Another view

Money isn't the only measure of value.

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