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Dec 2024
16m 26s

Better, Not Perfect (Repeat Episode)

Chad Lawson
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Let's be real - trying to be perfect is exhausting. In this episode, we're ditching perfectionism and focusing on something that actually works: being better than we were before. Instead of piling on guilt and worry, we'll explore building habits that stick and setting goals that matter. Our mantra for 2025? "Better, Not Perfect." Come join me - as it might ... Show More
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