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Can we change?
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6-18-2008 10:32 AM
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transformation
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personality traits
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human nature
Red Pen
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I saw this article at PsychologyToday.com and found it very interesting. I'm convinced that major changes in personality are not possible, but I do believe some modification of our outlook and reactions is possible. What do you think?
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