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If you can't take the time for a vacation right now, or even a night out with friends, put something on the calendar - even if it's a month or a year down the road. Then whenever you need a boost of happiness, remind yourself about it.

Daniel Kahneman

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Daniel Kahneman
Age: 90
Born: 1934
Born: March 5
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Tel Aviv
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