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YOUR MOTIVATION IS HIGHEST WHEN YOU WORK ON TASKS THAT CHALLENGE YOU BUT YOU'RE SKILLED TO PERFORM.

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James Clear is an author, entrepreneur, and photographer in over 25 countries. In " Atomic Habits, " he shows how tiny changes can produce magnificent results.

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