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Finding something that I love doing and getting paid for it.
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What accomplishment matters most to you?Originally asked
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John Simm
English musician and actor
Professionally, becoming a relative success in a job that I love; and personally, helping to raise two wonderful children.
Marie Kondo
Japanese organizing consultant, author, and television show host
It’s still a work in progress, but I would have to say, organising the world. With all the KonMari consultants around the world, and those that read my books or watched the Netflix shows, we are definitely making a difference.
Laura Kenny
English cyclist
I’m proud of my achievements at the Olympics. But I prepare in exactly the same way for every race.
Francesca Martinez
British comedian
My relationship.
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Greta Thunberg, for obvious reasons.
With smile lines.
I have a habit of sabotaging the moment in pursuit of perfection.
I worked in the customer services department of a mobile phone gambling company and it was very depressing, because the people calling up were usually not happy.
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