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  1. Seeker Seeker

    Great idea. I can see where it would improve your outlook on things to not complain. I have to admit, I complained a lot last night when I was running to the toilet with my hand over my mouth.

    I’ve been playing around with your SMC forum. It will be a fun thing to do.

  2. Karima Karima

    I am going to try this with my daughter. If she’s not game I’ll do it on my own. At the very least, it will help me become MORE CONSCIOUS of what comes out of my mouth. Thanks.

  3. I gave this a shot too back when I saw it on Tim Ferriss’ blog, I think I lasted about 4 hours. Sometimes I feel mutual complaining actually strengthens my marriage, as long as we’re complaining about the state of the world and not each other :)

    But I agree, complaining is rarely – if ever – productive. Time to give the complaint diet another try.

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