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Busy does not mean productive

Busy does not mean productive

Pretending to be busy isn't the same as doing actual work.

We all only have 24 hours a day and everyone has plenty on their plates.

We need to do things differently to live a different life.

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You cannot go Back

You cannot go Back

Most people have some sort of clinging to the past, and many live in lifelong regret.

Learn from the past but move on.

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Do what you Love

Do what you Love

Instead of slogging all day and night doing a job to pay rent, and bills, it is far better to do what inspires you, makes you alive, and what motivates you.

Take out time to cook, read, travel, listen or play music, whatever you love doing.

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It's ok to Fail

It's ok to Fail

Failure is part of life's script and an important, inevitable aspect of one's journey.

We may not have control of everything in our life, but we can control what we do about our circumstances.

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Death is a Certainty

Death is a Certainty

Death is a certainty of life for everyone, and that should not bother us.

We can liberate ourselves with this knowledge and do something about those pending decisions before it's too late.

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You only have Yourself

You only have Yourself

Everyone (including your friends and family) has other things to worry about in their lives, and cannot always be with you.

Instead of relying on anyone else, learn to rely on yourself.

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We have the Time

We have the Time

It seems that we never have any time to do anything, but If a thing or person is important enough for you, we will take out the time. 

The harsh reality is that we always have the time when the task is our priority.

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Life is not perfect

Life is not perfect

Life is not at all perfect but is having all kinds of colors in its palette.

Instead of saving your happiness for when you think life is going to be perfect, it is better to be happy right now.

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