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Jan 2025
7m 35s

The Genius and the A**hole

MICHAEL NEILL
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*contains strong language*
Whether we show it to the world or not, there are times where we know we're being petty and self-centered and other times where we surprise ourselves with what we're capable of. This week, Michael highlights the difference between the two and how paying more attention to the genius than the a**hole makes a huge difference to our effectiveness in the world.

 

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