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Jul 2022
12m 35s

How to Get Your Brain to Focus

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Minor stuff is going to get done. If not, it probably doesn’t matter. Big stuff does matter. Imagine the impact you will have when you focus on big? -- How to Get Your Brain to Focus The older I get, the more I realize I’m fiddling with small things that drive me crazy but keep me busy. And I do it with the full knowledge it’s not the best use of my time, be ... Show More
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