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Aug 2023
12m 8s

Work. Life. Balance. Really?

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Work. Life. Balance. Really? A long time ago, you found yourself graduating high school and thrust into real life.  I’m sure you gave lots of thought to your future. Then again, you were young. Twenty years later, things can look very different. Over the years, I’ve learned something about working for a living: 1) Chasing money, advancement, and being signif ... Show More
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