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Feb 2025
12m 17s

Simple Wisdom for a Complex Life

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
About this episode
Scott Smith shares practical wisdom gained from 19 years of podcasting and coaching. Through personal stories and observations, he reveals how understanding life's fundamentals leads to greater success and satisfaction. Featured Story: Scott reveals his simple but powerful podcast preparation technique: leaning back and asking "What do they need?" This appr ... Show More
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