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How often—even before we began—have we declared a task ‘impossible’? And how often have we construed a picture of ourselves as being inadequate? A great deal depends upon the thought patterns we choose and on the persistence with which we affirm them.

By Piero Ferrucci

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Piero Ferrucci is an Italian philosopher, psychotherapist, teacher, and author. His books focus on personal growth and development.

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