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Don't Defer Happiness to a Future State You May Never Achieve →


Writer

Alexandra Allen

Summary

Alexandra embarks on writing her book, reflecting on the lessons of finding joy in the journey rather than deferring happiness to an elusive future state. Drawing from her life-altering move to London a decade ago, she kicks off her book-writing process in Montreal, savoring the present through deliberate choices of writing locales and mindful work sessions. She shares insights on structuring the book, refining existing writing, and capturing memorable anecdotes. Alexandra emphasizes enjoying the creative process instead of fixating solely on the desired outcome, exemplifying her philosophy of not sacrificing current happiness for potentially unattainable future goals.

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