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Jul 2022
51 m

Why You Should Do Hard Things & Sneaky W...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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We’ve all seen how dogs sniff each other – and it appears we humans do the same thing. (Not to dogs but to other humans). I begin this episode explaining how people make judgements about others based on how they smell. And it all happens subconsciously. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627125010.htm Are you resilient? Do you bounce back after ... Show More
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