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Aug 2024
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3286: The Smartest Choice We Can Make by...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3286:

Marc Chernoff shares a profound lesson about navigating life's uncertainties through a touching story about a friend facing hardship. The narrative illustrates how embracing the unpredictability of life and focusing on doing our best in the present moment can bring peace and perspective, regardless of the circumstances.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.marcandangel.com/2009/10/19/the-smartest-choice-we-can-make/

Quotes to ponder:

"Do your best with what’s in front of you and leave the rest to the powers above you."

"We can never be 100% certain what will happen next."

"The smartest choice we can make is to swim with the flow of the river."

Episode references:

The Power of Now: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808

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