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Nov 2023
20m 58s

#180: Detaching Self-Worth from Producti...

Mary Jelkovsky
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Mary is trying to undo decades of attaching her self-worth to her productivity. Which is HARD to say the least. This episode explores our limiting beliefs about productivity, while helping you detach your worth from your output. You will learn... - why productivity is a trap - how to embrace doing nothing and let yourself rest - 2 book recommendations tha ... Show More
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