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Dec 2022
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#526: Letting Go of Trying to Make Every...

Trish Blackwell
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Wanting to make everyone like you could be standing in the way of reaching your fullest potential. Being accepted and respected by others can create an empowering sense of validation - but at what cost? It’s time to recognize that trying to make everyone like you can become counterproductive when not managed properly; it takes away our power and essential se ... Show More
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