Happiness and 'mamils' — why intrinsic client goals matter

Chris Budd asks: 'Is this the most controversial blog ever?'

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Helmets on, lads. Chris Budd opens the lid on a highly debated topic – cyclists... with some financial wellbeing thrown in for good measure

In the 12 years or so that I have been active on Twitter, there are three subject matters that have proven to be the most controversial; three areas that have attracted the most vitriolic comments and arguments. The first is Brexit - both sides. The second was Michael Jackson fans - boy, did they get personal quickly! The third area which causes extraordinarily heated debate is one that I am going to discuss in this article about happiness - cyclists. Now, before you crack your fingers over the keyboard, please bear in mind two points. Firstly, the idea for this blog came from a...

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