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If you were to answer every single call, your day would quickly become a chaotic whirlwind of unnecessary conversations, distractions and wasted energy. – REUTERSPIC

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“In most instances, excessive engagement with our thoughts does not provide clarity – it only amplifies the internal noise. Just as not every phone call warrants an answer, not every thought deserves our engagement.

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