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“Go directly to work' means... when an idea strikes, you drop everything and when your work bell tolls, you answer it.”

Quote by Eric Maisel

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Eric Maisel is a renowned teacher, born in 1947. He is known for his contributions to adult education and lifelong learning, particularly in the fields of creative writing and counseling. more

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