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Jul 2021
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54. Greatness Within: How to Live Free o...

Monica Berg and Michael Berg
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True confidence, the kind that isn’t arrogance in disguise, emanates from our soul – or the place within ourselves that is limitless and harbors only pure desires to grow and do good in the world. Tune in as Michael and Monica share practical tips on how to reveal our innate greatness and, thereby, build our confidence and live a happier, more purposeful life.



Accepting ourselves for who we are, while devaluing external validation, is the beginning of our transformation. – Monica Berg

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