The more precisely you define the problem, the more easily you can find a solution. "I feel bad" can have a million causes. "I didn't sleep much la… - James Clear

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The more precisely you define the problem, the more easily you can find a solution.

"I feel bad" can have a million causes.

"I didn't sleep much last night and I haven't exercised in a week" has a very straightforward answer.

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About James Clear

James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.

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