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Feb 2025
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ATG 217: 7 Reasons Most People Never Cho...

JON ACUFF
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Do you ever wonder why so many people settle for average? I waited until I was 37 to deal with my procrastination—what was I waiting for? In this episode, I break down the 7 biggest reasons people don’t choose remarkable, why it’s always a choice, and how to stop waiting and start moving. The options are clear: remarkable or average. Let’s talk about how to actually choose remarkable.

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