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Mar 2025
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Finding Wisdom in Wasted Time

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Sometimes we stay in situations that no longer serve us, simply because we've already invested so much time. Dora explains how to see this "wasted time" as an opportunity to do better for ourselves moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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