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Jul 14
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ATG 238: Summer Soundtracks Part 2: Surr...

JON ACUFF
About this episode

This is Part 2 of my Summer Soundtracks Series, and I’ve got another soundtrack for you:

“Surround yourself with friends who throw fuel, not water.”

We’re talking about the kind of people who help your dreams grow—and the kind who quietly shrink them. I’ll walk you through three questions that will change how you think about your friendships and your mindset. Let’s make this the best summer yet. Tune in today!

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