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Why are artificial beginnings so important?

Good morning, friends!

I opened my email on Jan. 1 to see a message from my dentist wishing me a happy new year. It got me thinking — the new year is a wonderful reminder to schedule your tooth-cleaning appointment and that you have yet another chance to do things differently.

There are few moments in life that genuinely feel like you’re at the starting l…