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Misfortune is never as grave as the real loss of not being here at all.
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How to Prevent & Overcome Burnout
Overcome burnout today.
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Learn From Others, Even Your Enemies
Every person is a teacher. The weak show us where not to stumble, the strong show us what heights to aim for, and the flawed show us how to forgive both…
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You Can Do it Too
If it is humanly possible, consider it to be within your reach.
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The Danger with Excess
The things you own end up owning you.
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How and Where to Find Potential Friends
No good thing is pleasant to possess, without friends to share it.
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Don’t Blame Anyone
for anything bad that happens in your life or anything good that’s supposed to happen.
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CXIV. Play to Your Strengths
A good person is invincible, for they don’t rush into contests in which they aren’t the strongest.
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How to Deepen Your Friendships Part 2
Nothing delights the mind as much as loving and loyal friendship.
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How to Deepen Your Friendships Part I
Turn casual connections into strong friendships.
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CXIII. On Problems
When later shows up, and no one built the bridge you were to use to cross the river.
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CXII. How to Avoid Fruitless Emotions
You won’t feel strong all the time. You won’t always want to do the right thing. That’s normal.
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