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Life Advice That Sounds Good But Will Destroy You

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Motivational quotes are everywhere and most of them not only unhelpful, but actually harmful if you take them seriously. I’m breaking down 14 of the most repeated (and probably your favorite) pieces of life advice and explaining what the evidence actually says.
Written & Directed by Mark Manson
Edited by Michelle Hsieh
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Mark Manson

3x #1 NY Times Bestselling Author. World Champion Non-Fuck-Giver. ...

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