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How does the old man explain the concept of Personal Legends to Santiago in the alchemist?

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Melchizedek explains the concept of the Personal Legend to Santiago. A person's Personal Legend, he says, represents what that person most desires to accomplish in his or her life. ... Melchizedek asks Santiago why he lives as a shepherd. When Santiago says he likes to travel, Melchizedek points to a baker working nearby.

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