You know why it’s hard to be happy—it’s because we refuse to LET GO of the things that make us sad.
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The Link Between Self-Reliance and Well-Being
By Arthur C. Brooks — 2021
Done right, individualism has tremendous benefits for our senses of competence, effectiveness, and life direction.
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