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My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

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My latest book

"This book should be the thought for the day every single day." Dr Julie Smith

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Book cover of The Joy of Actually Giving a Fuck. Large light blue writing on a bright yellow background.
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13 May
Why Unfinished Tasks Drain Your Energy
Image: iStock/AndreyPopov Mental overload often comes from open loops, not workload. Have you ever noticed how unfinished tasks seem to follow you around mentally? Maybe it’s an unanswered email. Or...
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07 May
Why Explaining Things Makes You Understand them Better
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29 Apr
Change What You Do by Changing Who You Are
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22 Apr
Why Writing Helps You Learn Faster
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15 Apr
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About Dr David R Hamilton

I'm a writer, columnist, speaker, and author of 12 books.

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“This book should be the thought for the day every single day.”

Dr. Julie Smith, Sunday Times Best-selling author of 'Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'

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