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“When your house is burning down, you don't worry about the remodeling.”

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Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, journalist, and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, an online news and blog website. She has written several books on various topics including politics, business, and women's rights. Huffington is known for her advocacy of work-life balance and her role in promoting the importance of mental health in the workplace. more

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