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Nov 2022
25m 19s

The Sweet Bitter with Susan Cain

SIMON SINEK
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There’s something profound in life’s bitter moments. The transformative beauty of a sad song, the anguished past of a story’s hero, the unexpected turnout of a crowded funeral. Turns out we often need darkness in order to appreciate the light.   In our modern world, we focus so much on the pursuit of happiness that we often forego an appreciation of bitterne ... Show More
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