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Aug 19
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452 - Why Everything You Know About Succ...

Marie Forleo
About this episode

Seth Godin shatters the biggest lies about productivity, business, and the self-help industry that are keeping you stuck. Discover why your morning routine isn't working, the "authenticity" trap you're falling into, and how to build massive success without social media. 

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 - 3 steps to achieve your dreams

3:00 - Why you need a morning routine

5:15 - Seth's daily schedule

7:59 - How to protect your time

10:19 - When to quit

12:50 - 2 flavors of dread (aka what to say "yes" to)

15:24 - The myth of burnout

18:08 - Why Seth is NOT on social media

22:01 - How to grow a brand without social media

25:44 - The AI shift

34:03 - The only 2 pricing strategies

37:04 - How to "get the word out"

41:07 - The "Authenticity Trap"

48:26 - How to find fresh ideas

51:41 - Don't follow your passion

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