Francis BaconWrite down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable.
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Write down the thoughts of the moment. Those that come unsought for are commonly the most valuable. The idea that you should write down the things that happen to you when they happen is an old one. The ancient Greeks used to write down their dreams for later analysis. More recently, people have used journaling to help them get over their bad habits and to improve their lives.
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