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Start with cleaning up the space you live in

To build something good, you’ll need good daily habits. But to turn a new, unfamiliar action into a daily habit, you’ll need to do everything you can to reduce the odds that you’ll give up, particularly when you hit a speed bump.

One of the best ways to do this is to set up your environment for your success. This means clearing the space where you spend the most time in of clutter, trash, and chaos.

The result: A calmer, clearer, and focused mind that’ll help you move forward with your plan and sticking to it.

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It's never too late to start over and build the life you want, on your own terms.

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