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By changing our mindset and habits, we can actually dramatically change the course of life, improve intelligence, productivity, improve the quality of our lives, and improve every single education and business outcome.
Shawn Achor
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Shawn Achor
Age: 46
Born: 1978
Born: March 9
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Waco
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