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Dale Carnegie

One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today.

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People often delay truly experiencing life because they focus on an ideal future that may never come. Instead of appreciating the good things happening right now, they miss out on the present moment’s value.

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