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“t is quite important to find the best thing to do. It is much more important to find something to do. If I were a young artist, I would paint soap advertisements, if that were all opportunity offered, until I got ahead enough to indulge in the painting of madonnas and landscapes. If I were a young musician, I would rather play in a street band than not at all. If I were a young writer, I would do hack work, if necessary, until I became able to write the Great American Novel. I would go to work. Nothing in all this world I have found is so good as work.”

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Book:The Business of Life
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The Business of Life

This book delves into the challenges and opportunities that arise when one's professional and personal lives intertwine. It offers practical advice and insights for balancing career ambitions with personal well-being, aiming to help readers navigate the complexities of modern life. more

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