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Mar 2022
11m 11s

You Don’t Need To Ask For Permission

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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My friend Sid called to tell me he had found his next big thing. He decided to take flying lessons and couldn't wait to get started. I have always wanted to learn to fly after hearing my Mom's stories over the years. Her father was a contractor in Wilmington, North Carolina. When an airport client couldn't pay, he offered lessons. She was 15-years old. Her s ... Show More
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