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Feb 2021
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242 - Big Waves, Shark Attacks, & Facing...

Marie Forleo
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Are you letting fear hold you back? Learn how Bethany Hamilton got the courage to surf again just 4 weeks after losing her arm to a tiger shark — then went on to win a national title.

https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/bethany-hamilton

"You don't need easy, you just need possible." @bethanyhamilton via @MarieForleo
None of the beautiful things happen overnight. @bethanyhamilton via @MarieForleo

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