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How Michael J. Fox Finds Ways Around Life’s Obstacles

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While there are physical reminders of his disease, he’s able to control it most of the time with medication and a healthy lifestyle. There’s a definite hitch in his gait and some slight shaking in his head and arms. In his suit jacket and jeans, he still looks younger than his years (he turns 62 in June). I just rested.

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Beyond Gold: What Happens After You Achieve Your Biggest Goal?

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If your definition of success involves pushing yourself to achieve a goal , there’s no one more successful than Olympic Gold medalists. Gymnast Carly Patterson was just 16 when her dazzling performance at the 2004 Athens Olympics made her the second American woman ever to win the all-around competition. That sounds great.

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The Secret to Happiness… Is Just Love

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It’s the most thorough study of human lives that’s ever been done,” said George Vaillant, director of the study from 1972 to 2004. The selected men were considered those generally likely to succeed—a definition rooted in 1930s beliefs. After graduation, he joined the military, where he remained a private throughout his entire service.

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