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Our Lives Would Improve in Every Way if We Did This One Thing

It ain’t that complicated, folks.

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David Gerken
Nov 20, 2025
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As I brainstormed yesterday to come up with an article idea, I asked a question I often ask: What would be helpful to people? It’s what I try to do with all of my articles.

The next question I often ask is: What are people going through these days? What are their chief challenges?

The answer that came to me this time was so basic. So fundamental. It’s something I’ve gleaned from the many reader comments I’ve gotten over the years and also simply observing those in and around my world.

We all struggle in life

That basic answer is this: Most people struggle in life. Every day of every year.

The next logical question is, why? What is it about life that is so difficult for virtually all of us?

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