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“Risks are a measure of people. People who won't take them are trying to preserve what they have. People who do take them often end up having more.

Some risks have a future, and some people call them wrong. But being right may be like walking backwards proving where you've been.

Being wrong isn't in the future, or in the past.

Being wrong isn't anywhere but being here.

Best place to be, eh?”
― Paul Arden, It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be

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“We know the world only through the window of our mind. When our mind is noisy, the world is as well. And when our mind is peaceful, the world is, too. Knowing our minds is just as important as trying to change the world.”
― Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World

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“she never thought about loving herself because love for her always meant giving it to someone else.”
― Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World

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“Be the kind of person who can put yourself in someone else's shoes and understand something not just from your own perspective but from theirs as well.”
― Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World

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“it is hard to find one’s calling because many mistakenly believe they need to look only within to discover their passion. Although it is true that we have innate interests and talents, we often do not know what they are until we have real-life experiences. Having a wide range of experiences can help you uncover your inner passion. Try various part-time jobs and internships, or volunteer. Don’t be afraid of rolling up your sleeves and diving in. While immersed in a job’s reality, you will discover whether it’s a good fit. Work experiences may unlock the door to a career opportunity you hadn’t considered. Third,”
― Haemin Sunim, The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to be Calm in a Busy World

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