It was a sunny and peaceful morning. Marcos decided to take a break from his routine and enjoy a moment for himself. He headed out early to the park with his ever-present Stanley thermos and his mate, the ritual that connected him so deeply to his thoughts. He sat on the maroon floor of the running track, opened his book "Extraordinary Results" by Bernardo Stamateas, and let himself be carried away by the motivating words that spoke to him of dreams, goals, and possible achievements.
With each sip of mate, he felt his thoughts clearer. He planned his next steps, reflected on the changes he wanted to make in his life, and smiled as he imagined the future he could build with effort.
After the walk, he returned home with a whetted appetite and renewed spirits. He prepared a simple but comforting breakfast: a freshly baked homemade cake, a glass of orange juice, and frothy coffee. He sat at the table, looking at the scene with satisfaction: two different moments, but united by the same purpose—taking care of oneself, enjoying the present, and working for a better tomorrow.
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