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I am fortunate in knowing both the people in the example episode from the graphic below. The podcast host is Ankush Jain who is a…richardingate (49)in work • 6 years agoHow to have a life even though you workHow to have a life even though you work Is it worth reading this post? Find out with 3 questions: Do you work? Have you got a life other than work? Would you like one? If your…richardingate (49)in wellness • 6 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.MomentumLatest edition of the Psychology of Wellbeing newsletter has just gone out. In it I discuss Michael Neill’s ideas on building momentum for our projects and goals. 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