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May 2023
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Stephen A. Smith On Debating, Working, A...

Daily Stoic | Wondery
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Ryan speaks with Stephen A. Smith about his new memoir Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes, why it is so important to be okay with admitting when you are wrong, why his greatest attribute is his authenticity, the value of knowing when to have an opinion and when to stay silent, and more. Stephen A. Smith is a sports commentator, jou ... Show More
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