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“We tend to overestimate what we can do in a short period, and underestimate what we can do over a long period.”

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Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin is a renowned American author and psychologist, born in 1966. Her work primarily focuses on personal habits, happiness, and self-improvement. Rubin's book 'The Happiness Project' has gained international acclaim, and through her research and practice, she helps readers explore how to achieve personal happiness. more

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