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Self improvement for another year?

HOW long will it be before the number of counsellors, trainers, lifestyle advisers and gurus exceeds the number of ordinary punters going about their lawful business? These days we are instructed about all kinds of things ranging from how many helpings of vegetables or glasses of water we should have each day all the way through to what things not to say to your boss.

The advice industry goes into hysterical overdrive at the beginning of a new year. Time for New Year Resolutions once again. I feel weak already.

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