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Jan 2025
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ATG 214: Be Kind to Yourself

JON ACUFF
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If I spoke to my wife the way I talk to myself, we’d be divorced. Success doesn’t come from being your own worst critic—it comes from learning to be your best friend. In this episode, I’m sharing how kindness, simplicity, and a little grace can change everything.

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