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Apr 2022
11m 33s

Why You MUST Be a Good Quitter

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Has anybody ever said to you, "it's good to be a quitter?" Probably Not. But it turns out to be very good advice. Being a good quitter isn't an excuse. It should never be an option for making things easier. Instead, quitting is a wise choice. You choose to leave when your progress has stopped and you are going around in circles. That's when things get intere ... Show More
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