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The Difference Between Hope and Optimism

Four takeaways:

1. People tend to use hope and optimism as synonyms, but that isn’t accurate. A 2004 paper from The Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology determined that “hope focuses more d

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Habits vs. Goals: A Look at the Benefits of a Systematic Approach to Life

Five takeaways:

1. This article breaks down the important relationship between habits and goals.
2. It is important to note “the problems with goals” – goals have definitive ends, they a

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Retirement Is A Transition, Not A Destination

Five takeaways:

1. This article provides a useful reframe of the idea of retirement and retirement saving.
2. Life expectancy has never been higher, and thus retirement is now viewed more as a ̶

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The Stories That Bind Us

Five takeaways:

1. This article asks– what practical steps can we do to make families function more harmoniously?
2. The single most important thing you can do for your family may be the simplest of

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