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prawn on June 12, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: The Psychology of Dreaded Tasks

I've long said that I could probably pay someone to stand behind me with a whip, and make more than enough from the productivity improvement to cover their wage.

pc_scared on June 12, 2018 [1 more]

You mean a wife ?

Joking aside. A life partner, children, or an impending bankruptcy can all be constant, strong motivators.

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