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Oct 2025
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Les Brown: “When Things Go Wrong, Don’t ...

SEAN CROXTON
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Les Brown shares the raw truth about setbacks, failure, and comeback power. With stories of divorce, loss, illness, and betrayal, he illustrates how life knocks us down — but also how we can rise again. His message: own your dream, stop making excuses, and refuse to stay “parked” in mediocrity. Through perseverance, self-belief, and persistence, you can tran ... Show More
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