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What does it mean?
The speaker describes a life path where every step leads toward early death.
In plain terms
I planned my steps to lead me closer to dying young.
What can you take from it?
A calculated path can still lead to a tragic end.

Where it applies

  • terminal illness
  • addiction
  • violent life

Putting it to work

  • counseling
  • harm reduction
  • reflection

Questions to consider

  • Is your path chosen or forced?
  • What would change your course?

Another view

Accepting an early death may ignore potential intervention.

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