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If you find yourself plagued by a recurrent worry, train yourself to think of something else. Your conscious mind can concentrate on only one thought at a time, and driving the negativity away will free you up to move forward again.

Harvey Mackay

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Harvey Mackay
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: January 1
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