“Life is too short, or too long, for me to allow myself the luxury of living it so badly.”
— Paulo Coelho
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We have a limited amount of time to live our lives, and it’s not worth wasting that time doing things poorly. Think about it like this: if you had just a day to spend with a friend you haven't seen in years or many years of life ahead, you would want that time to be memorable and meaningful. You wouldn’t want to fill those precious hours or years with regret, stress, or mistakes that you could avoid. Everyone should aim to live in a way that makes them proud and happy. For example, if you know that treating people kindly brings you joy, then spend your time building good relationships. This way, when our time is up, we look back and feel fulfilled, not regretful.
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