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Aug 2025
4m 21s

Pace Yourself for the Long Run

Headspace Studios
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Life is more marathon than sprint, and courage isn’t always about going hard. Sometimes, it’s about pacing yourself. Today, Dora reflects on the quiet bravery it takes to slow down, honor your limits, and trust that consistency, not urgency, is what gets you to the finish line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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