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I was what I call a structured procrastinator: a person who gets a lot done by not doing other things

Perfectionism of the sort I am talking about is a matter of fantasy, not reality.

The fantasies of perfection are replaced by the fantasies of utter failure

sowing good seeds that will yield positive results.

Many of the entries will speak to you today; others will ring true years from now.

■ only love dispels hate

put yourself in someone else’s shoes

■ put yourself in someone else’s shoes

learn to be your own counselor

regardless of the situation, react with class