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“From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to our shortcomings than to our strengths.”

Quote by Tom Rath

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Tom Rath is a renowned author, born in 1975. His works cover a range of topics including personal development, leadership, and health, which have gained him a wide following. more

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