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Jun 2025
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Why Plan B Is Sabotaging Your Plan A Suc...

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Why Plan B Is Sabotaging Your Plan A Success June 18, 2025 | Episode 5118  Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott dives into a Southern phrase that perfectly captures why so many people never reach their big dreams. “Fixing to get ready” isn’t procrastination—it’s something worse. It’s the endless preparation that kee ... Show More
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