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An inability to choose is a hallmark of anxiety... The too-anxious artist, afraid to choose, will halt dead in the water.

Eric Maisel

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Eric Maisel
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: January 14
Author
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Psychologist
Teacher
The Bronx
New York City
Choose
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Water
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Artist
Halt
Inability
Anxious
Anxiety
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