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Nov 2024
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Always a Way

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Always a Way When life gets in the way, do you get frustrated about being blocked?   I used to be that way. Something changed. I learned a long time ago that getting blocked was going to be an everyday occurrence. And, the bigger my goals, the more blocks would arrive. I could live with endless frustrations - or find a better way. It came down to this: 1 ... Show More
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