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Aug 2024
16m 59s

183. Make Mistakes: 4 Ways to Focus on P...

Monica Berg and Michael Berg
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The harshest words we ever mutter may be the things we say to ourselves. In this summer mini-episode of Spiritually Hungry, we discuss four tools for building greater self-worth so you can live your best life, mistakes and all.


“Rather than striving to be perfect, get excited about being better.” – Michael Berg

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