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Expectations make people miserable, so whatever yours are, lower them. You'll definitely be happier.

Simone Elkeles

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Simone Elkeles
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: April 24
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Chicago
Illinois
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Definitely
Whatever
Happiness
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People
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Lower
Miserable

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