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Jun 2021
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Follow Your Passi...

Morning Brew
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Today, I talk about why following your passion is bad, anxiety-provoking advice & how thinking about the concept of "passion" differently can open you to greater freedom and success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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