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What does it mean?
Progress often involves significant obstacles and conflict, requiring personal perseverance without external aid.
In plain terms
Reaching a new level brings more obstacles so you must keep going on your own.
What can you take from it?
Keep moving forward even when the path is hostile.

Where it applies

  • career advancement
  • spiritual awakening
  • learning new skills

Putting it to work

  • anticipating challenges
  • building self-reliance

Questions to consider

  • What obstacles stand between you and your next level?
  • How do you cope with resistance?

Another view

It implies seeking help is not an option which may be impractical.

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