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Mar 2024
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#343 The Eternal Pursuit of Unhappiness:...

David Senra
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What I learned from reading Eternal Pursuit of Unhappiness: Being Very Good Is No Good,You Have to Be Very, Very, Very, Very, Very Good by David Ogilvy and Ogivly & Mather.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes Some questions other subscribers asked SAGE:  I need some unique ideas on how to find new customers. ... Show More
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