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Russell Eric Dobda

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Born

in Pittsburgh, The United States

May 28

Website

http://www.gunkyfunky.com

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Travel, Self Help, Spirituality

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Wayne Dyer, Osho, Charles Leadbeater, Anne Besant

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May 2015

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After graduating with an Information Science degree and working in software engineering and consulting for 12 years, Russell left his desk job to follow his passions. This included writing for http://www.guidedmeditationtreks.com , a meditation project to inspire others to tune into their higher self and http://www.spintheworldaround.com to spread the word that EVERYONE has the right (and perhaps even the responsibility) to travel the world. He shows you how through his 2015 book, "How to Spin the World Around." and his 2017 memoir "Spin the World Around" ...more

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Your Erroneous Zones

by Wayne W. Dyer

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“The unknown is too vast to live in known unhappiness.”
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“You are free to create your own paradigms instead of simply accepting those presented to you by others.”
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“We live beneath many layers. Some are for our protection, and some are for our control.”
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“If you want something with no strings attached, sometimes you need to tie up the loose ends first.”
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“Be mindful of those who take credit for your success or blame you for their failures.”
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“Even just taking 20 seconds to truly appreciate your surroundings makes a world of difference.”
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