Gilles, age 50, tells his brother, "i'd like to maintain my physical health and work on getting emotionally stronger. i want to be a good friend and a role model to my kids. i don't want to be that guy who never comes to family get-togethers because he is too busy working. i want to be successful in my career, but not at the expense of my family." gilles is discussing his

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Explanation:

Gilles, age 50, tells his brother, "I'd like to maintain my physical health and work on getting emotionally stronger. I want to be a good friend and a role model to my kids. I don't want to be that guy who never comes to family get-togethers because he is too busy working. I want to be successful in my career, but not at the expense of my family." Gilles is discussing his Possible selves.

productive most commonly means: achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

explanation:

productive can also mean:

these depend on how the word productive is used. most likely productive will mean   achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

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