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Jul 2024
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Eternal Laws of Human Nature: Timeless I...

Growth Mindset Psychology
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Dive into the timeless insights of Morgan Housel's book 'Same As Ever' and the nature or things that never change. We unpack the most profound lessons from the book, exploring how subtle shifts in perspective can lead to monumental changes in personal finance and decision-making. Sam invites his book review cohost Nicolas Vereecke on the show to discover ... Show More
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