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I believe that when we are good at our jobs, we begin to secretly resent our jobs. Actually we are at our happiest when we have a job that’s like a size too big. Now, I don’t recommend people go out and get a job that is two sizes too big. It’s like getting that fit right.”

— Liz Wiseman

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