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Sep 2024
12m 19s

People You Will Meet Today

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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People You Will Meet Today Retrospective Thought — As I look back on the last 24 hours of my life, a single thought resonates with me. I shared it with others, and their worlds were rocked. What question is spurring this? — Why can people be so difficult? What’s the story behind it? — I’ve met so many people in the world who think difficult people can ... Show More
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