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May 2021
12m 33s

Decision Making With Emotions

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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One of the most potent and respected skills you can own is the ability to make a decision. Having a clear mind is essential. This means using your emotions is not something most people would recommend. However, since you're going to use your emotions anyway, you may as well harness the power of your heart. If you're like most people, your most important and ... Show More
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