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2219 | Og Mandino: “What We Become Depen...

SEAN CROXTON
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Og Mandino shares the powerful truth he learned the hard way: life is a game — but no one taught us the rules. In this inspiring episode, he urges us to stop sitting in the stands and start playing to win by reading, growing, and taking charge of our own success. The secret? The right books, the right mentors, and the decision to begin today.

Source: OG Mandino - Secrets to Happiness
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