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Aug 2022
19m 56s

Master finishing things

Growth Mindset Psychology
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Finishing things is an art we need to take seriously. By digging into where we are blocked we can identify our problems with the task at hand and we might even gain a broader understanding of our purpose as well. This episode presents some alternative strategies to really help you identify good ideas and get things completed. Questions to reflect on: Which ... Show More
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