How to Figure Out What You Want in Life

4 Steps to Aha!: How to Figure Out Exactly What You Want

Bemoaning the things that upset you is easy. Figuring out what would work better? Not so much. Martha Beck shares the four steps you need to visualize the best solution—and then make it happen.

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Martha Beck shares the four steps you need to visualize the best solution—and then make it happen.

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