"Life is not easy. But that's not the only truth that matters in this context. It also happens to be true that it takes just as much effort to have a "bad life," in which you don't get what you want, as it does to have a "good life," where you do. So given the choice, why not go for the good life?"

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Source: David Bach (2018). “Smart Couples Finish Rich, Revised and Updated: 9 Steps to Creating a Rich Future for You and Your Partner”, p.101, Currency

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David Bach

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David Bach is a financial expert and author known for his books on personal finance, including 'The Automatic Millionaire,' which promotes financial literacy and wealth-building strategies.

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