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May 2024
7m 55s

NEW HAPPY is here!

THE NEW HAPPY
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Hear an exclusive excerpt of NEW HAPPY and a bit of the behind-the-scenes journey! 
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It's always changing
One truth to keep in mind. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 
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Stop thinking, start trying
Our mistakes make us. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 
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Take a step back
Make one different choice. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 
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