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You could go your whole life waiting for certainty, that ONE thing and risk never finding it.
Many people go this route, and it's ok if this is your case, as long as you full-well understand the consequences (never finding it).
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Sometimes, the one right answer isn’t coming. So you just have to start with moving in imperfection.
Because sometimes trying is more important than waiting for perfection.
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Plan your morning the night before and stick to your plan.
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