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To change one's life: a. Start immediately b. B. Do it flamboyantly c. No exceptions Never suffer an exception to occur till the new habit is securely rooted.

William James

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William James
Age: 68 †
Born: 1842
Born: January 11
Died: 1910
Died: August 26
Philosopher
Physician
Psychologist
University Teacher
W. James
Dream
Rooted
Change
Exception
Never
Immediately
Life
Till
Suffer
Flamboyantly
Habit
Securely
Start
Exceptions
Suffering
Occur

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