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Getting distracted by trifles is the easiest thing in the world… Focus on your main duty

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Epictetus
Philosopher
Epictetus of Hierapolis
Getting
Thing
Trifles
World
Easiest
Distracted
Main
Motivational
Duty
Focus

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