So, gratitude is as helpful as they say it is

Louise Smith
Aug 31, 2018 · 3 min read
“man and woman standing in front of louver door” by Lucas Lenzi on Unsplash

I recently read Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg, which kickstarted a determination to take more control over my career, rather than simply taking opportunities as they come. I’ve been burying myself in books and podcasts and blogposts, trying to learn from those who’ve mastered their fields — the last few weeks have been largely sponsored by Tim Ferriss.

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Louise Smith

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I'm 34, I live in London with my rescue cat Sharon, and I've been trying to be able to do pull ups for 5 years now.

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