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Aug 4
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Need vs. Preference: How Language Shapes...

Leila Hormozi
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In this episode, Leila (@LeilaHormozi) breaks down one of the most transformative mindset shifts in her personal and professional life: understanding the difference between needs and preferences. Mislabeling a strong desire as a “need” can trap you in emotional drama, drain your relationships, and sabotage your leadership. With personal examples from business, marriage, and recovery from major surgery, Leila shows how language isn’t just communication, it’s control.

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