“Life is like a game where you seek to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving your goals. Yo…” — Ray Dalio · The Inspired Sage

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Life is like a game where you seek to overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving your goals. You get better at this game through practice. The game consists of a series of choices that have consequences. You can't stop the problems and choices from coming at you, so it's better to learn how to deal with them.

— Ray Dalio

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