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Hi! I'm Sam, born and raised in Scotland. I recently finished my masters in architecture and just stepped out into the "real" world. I have a love for design, health, travel, business and advice. I wanted to start this blog to engage with others and embrace my love for reading, personal development and discuss ideas.

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