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Sep 2023
9m 21s

#69: Great Expectations

Arnold's Pump Club
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Arnold is no stranger to big goals. But there's a difference between having a clear vision and having unrealistic expectations. And if you're expectations are not set correctly, it can harm your happiness and your health. On this episode, Arnold shares how to set expectations correctly, why paper straws are more dangerous than you've been told, and the surprising connection between weight loss and brain health.

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