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Dec 2024
13m 9s

Understanding Who You Are vs How You Are

Kevin Miller | YAP Media
About this episode
As we look at personal change, I feel it’s an important distinction to consider whether we want to change who we are, or how we are. I think we often feel ok about who we are at heart. We know we are striving to do good and we mean well and we aren’t looking to become some totally different person. However, we also feel dissatisfied with some of the results ... Show More
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