“The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your thoughts about your circumstances.”
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"When I hear somebody sigh, 'Life is hard,' I am always tempted to ask, 'Compared to what?'"
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