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Joshua Becker’s New Book Explores Everyday Distractions Becoming a Lifestyle—And How to Refocus on the ‘Things That Matter’

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Celebrity gossip. In the Things That Matter Survey , we asked, “Do you feel that you are spending your time and resources on less important pursuits at the expense of things that matter most to you?” Copyright © 2022 by Joshua Becker. The dentist’s office wants you to reply “YES” to confirm your appointment.

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Ten Commandments of Getting Along with People

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Discourage gossip. Wit and humour at the other person’s expense are rarely worth it and may hurt when least expected. Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves. Refuse to talk of another’s vices. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive. Be careful of another’s feelings.

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10 Tips for Being a Good Neighbour at Work

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Know your own weaknesses : Don’t get caught up in gossip. Be sensitive of others : Jokes at someone else’s expense are not worth the trouble. Learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Don’t point out the speck in the other person’s eye while ignoring the plank your own. Think about other people’s feelings before you poke fun.

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