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Jan 2025
52m 18s

Building Real Confidence, The Motivation...

MARK MANSON
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Drew comes in hot today as we dig into the nitty gritty of confidence and motivation. We explore the counterintuitive idea that true confidence doesn't come from expecting success, but from being comfortable with failure. If you've ever struggled with self-doubt or felt demotivated despite external achievements, this episode might just change your perspectiv ... Show More
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