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Dec 2019
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76: Rethinking Education & Your Life - ...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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Grant Aldrich founded OnlineDegree.com with a purpose-driven mission: make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone. After graduating college with an overwhelming amount of debt, he was determined to change how students embark on their college education. Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experi ... Show More
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