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May 30
27m 33s

3 Ways to Avoid the Biggest Self-Help Tr...

Growth Mindset Psychology
About this episode
Self-help is sometimes the opposite. It can end up increasing your task list with a bunch of unrealistic expectations you never achieve. Today’s conversation is about navigation, not directions. We explore the quiet difference between a compass you trust and a checklist someone sells. Passport stamps matter less than the personality you bring to the journey ... Show More
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