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Sep 2022
18m 27s

Your Memories Are Not Accurate

Rob Dial
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50% of your memories could be false. This is a scary statistic because the story that we tell ourselves of who we are is based on our past. In this episode, I am going to break down your memories and why basing your view of yourself based on your past is a scary thing to do.   Want to master your mindset? Every Monday I send out an email with mindset tips f ... Show More
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