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May 14
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10 Common Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Ma...

Simon Squibb
About this episode

It’s actually pretty easy to live your dream life.

But most people make mistakes that keep them stuck.

In this video I’ll break down the 10 most common mistakes that prevent people from living their dream life, and how you can avoid them.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro

00:30 - Procrastination

02:00 - Negative Mindset

03:34 - Shiny Object Syndrome

05:33 - Getting Too comfortable

08:49 - Not Taking Accountability

09:42 - Lack Of Focus

11:03 - Going It Alone

12:50 - Overspending

14:46 - Not Taking It Step-By-Step

16:58 - Not Doing What You Love

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