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Oct 2020
10m 52s

148: Remember the Medium Picture

with Emily P. Freeman
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When the big picture is impossible to grasp but the next thing feels inconsequential, it can help to remember the medium picture instead. If you're questioning if your daily decisions are adding up to something good, holding on to the medium picture can be a relief. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode:
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