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Jan 2022
11m 19s

Why Reaching a New Goal is Difficult

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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It's the time of the year when it seems almost everybody is setting new goals. It's also the time of year most folks will quickly give up on those goals. There has been a lot of research about how long New Year's Resolutions last. On the short end, most folks give up at 12 days, the most committed stay in the game for an entire month. Now, since it takes 66 ... Show More
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