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“Just as our view of work affects our real experience of it, so too does our view of leisure. If our mindset conceives of free time, hobby time, or family time as non-productive, then we will, in fact, make it a waste of time.”

Quote by Shawn Achor

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Shawn Achor (b. 1978) is an American author, researcher, and leading voice in positive psychology. A former professor at Harvard University, he gained worldwide recognition through his bestselling book "The Happiness Advantage" (2010), which explores how happiness drives success rather than following it. Achor has delivered popular TED talks and consulted for Fortune 500 companies including Google and Microsoft. His work emphasizes that cultivating positive emotions can significantly enhance productivity, creativity, and overall performance in both personal and professional settings. more

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