"A truth unsaid can still be felt.

What needs to be discussed, but hasn’t been said yet?

Clear the air.”

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James Clear writes about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

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“A truth unsaid can still be felt.