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There are 3 rules to follow if you want to change (1) Start immediately, (2) Do it flamboyantly, (3) No exceptions.

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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
Start
Change
Flamboyantly
Exceptions
Exception
Immediately
Rules
Follow

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All natural goods perish. Riches take wings fame is a breath love is a cheat youth and health and pleasure vanish.
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Pessimism leads to weakness. Optimism leads to power.
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Sobriety diminishes, discriminates, and says no drunkenness expands, unites, and says yes. Not through mere perversity do men run after it.
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Focus on increasing service. Becoming great where you are. Pile in the wood. The heat will follow.
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