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Oct 2025
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#992: How to Make Better Decisions Faste...

InnerFight
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In this episode of the InnerFight Podcast,Marcus Smith sits down with Dr. Geoffrey Mount Varner — a Harvard-trained ER physician, former Assistant Chief Medical Officer for Washington D.C., and a three-time cancer survivor.


Through 30 years on the front lines of emergency medicine, Dr. Geoffrey has learned that overthinking kills momentum — in the ER, hesitation can cost a life. He shares the same fast-decision framework that helped him lead under pressure and survive cancer, showing how anyone can use it to make clearer, more confident choices in everyday life.


This conversation is packed with real stories, practical tools, and timeless lessons on leadership, resilience, and focus. Whether you’re running a business, leading a team, or navigating personal challenges, this episode will inspire you to act decisively — and move forward faster.

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