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Last time I checked you weren’t starring in an inspirational made-for-TV movie about going after what you want. So under no circumstance quit your job and wait for a musical montage to begin following you as you find true happiness as an artist living on the beach. Unless of course your dream is to be unemployed with a case of “how am I going to pay the rent” anxiety syndrome.

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Why? As long as you can function somewhat normally in society and your midday keg races aren’t affecting your work, there’s no reason to stop doing what comes so naturally. And don’t even think twice about the beer belly issue – just stop buying pants that don’t come with an expandable waistline.

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Unless this is a fancy way of saying that you got fired from your job then forget about it. If you’re a productive person who goes to work daily and drinks tri-weekly, then relaxing more just doesn’t really fit into the schedule. So exchange your new yoga mat for a year’s supply of caffeine, energy supplements, and/or cocaine. They’ll keep you so awake and so on edge that you’ll forget the word relax even exists.

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