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May 2023
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Why Quitting Can Be The Best Option & Wh...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Is beginner’s luck a real thing or just some weird occurrence that happens occasionally? This episode starts with a brief explanation of beginner’s luck and why it often isn’t really about luck at all. Source: Sian Beilock author of Choke (https://amzn.to/3Nj53uE) “No one likes a quitter.” “You should finish what you start”. We have somehow allowed this to b ... Show More
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