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Always leave enough time in your life to do something that makes you happy, satisfied, even joyous. That has more of an effect on economic well-being than any other single factor.
Paul Hawken
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Paul Hawken
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: February 8
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San Mateo
California
Paul Gerard Hawken
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