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Vanity Fair, to its interview subject, The Proust Questionnaire
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Being totally present and at peace in the moment—and knowing that my children and grandchildren are all right.
The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2009 source ↗
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Rafael Nadal
Spanish professional tennis player, 2001–2024
Playing tennis, competing, winning, but also being at home in Spain, in Majorca, with my friends and family.
Derek Sivers
Founder of CD Baby; author of Anything You Want
I love days where I just work uninterrupted from 6am to 10pm, stopping just for a little exercise. These are my favorite days, and always have been. The more of these 16-hour workdays I have, the happier I am.
Cooking dinner and hanging out with my kids.
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