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Mar 2025
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3540: Give Perfectionism Its Walking Pap...

Justin Malik
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3540: True productivity doesn’t come from perfectionism, it comes from being willing to make mistakes. Laura Stack explores five powerful reasons why mistakes can lead to unexpected discoveries, unlock c ... Show More
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