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Dec 2021
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The Stoic Wake Up Call: A Guide to Endin...

JON BROOKS
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In this contemplation, I guide you through a series of questions that has you examine your life and your decisions. 

Are you not living up to your potential? Are you wasting time? Are you procrastinating or making excuses? 

Even though this talk may be an uncomfortable listen... that's the point. It's designed as a "wake up" reflection to get you thinking and moving forward.  

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