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May 2022
13m 13s

Getting Others to Give You a Chance

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Not a day passes by without someone asking, "How do I get another person to help me get what I want?" Persuading others is one of the keys to getting what you want in life - and here's a big secret; it's NOT about you! You'll get what you want faster by focusing on how you can help others solve their problem - and "Ladder of Desire." This is how it works: 1) ... Show More
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