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Do not expect work to fill a void that non-work relationships and activities should Work is not all of life. Your co-workers shouldn't be your only friends. Schedule life and defend it just as you would an important business meeting. Never tell yourself I'll just get it done this weekend.

Tim Ferriss

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Tim Ferriss
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: July 20
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