It presents you with a circle of significance, a clear lens through which you can see the world (4:20)

It serves as a personal constitution, as a standard by which you measure everything else in your life, as an expression of your vision and values (4:21)

It gives you a sense of clarity, commitment, and freedom (4:22)

It "forces you to think through your priorities deeply, carefully, and to align your behavior with your beliefs. Other people begin to sense that you're not being driven by everything that happens to you. You have a sense of mission about what you're trying to do and you are excited about it." (20) (4:23)

It is never too late to learn and to start a new life.

Student: "I want to become a doctor."
Counselor: "Why don't you?"
Student: "It takes seven years. I will be an old man."
Counselor: "How old will you be in seven years if you don't go to school?" (4:24)

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