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Why You Don’t Need to Be Exceptional

Why You Don’t Need to Be Exceptional

Many of us walk the earth with a feeling that, in order to acceptable, we need to be something very special indeed. It could sound like ambition, but it’s closer to neurosis – and a source of constant and unnecessary pain. Here are some tips to unwind the affliction.

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By The School of Life

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