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What does it mean?
A speaker claims there is no time for learning because work is urgent.
In plain terms
I am too busy working to stop and learn.
What can you take from it?
Work often takes priority over education.

Where it applies

  • farm work
  • poverty
  • hardship

Putting it to work

  • prioritize needs
  • work harder

Questions to consider

  • Can work ever justify ignoring learning?
  • What is your priority?

Another view

This mindset can limit long-term opportunities.

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