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Jan 2024
5m 11s

The Comparison Game, with Liz Fosslien

Headspace Studios
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Liz Fosslien, author of 'No Hard Feelings,' addresses the pitfalls of workplace comparison, offering insights from the Navigating Change series on the Headspace app. Try the Headspace app free for 30 days here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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