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May 25
49m 23s

How I’m Making My Summer Plans Happen

KENDRA, THE LAZY GENIUS
About this episode
Every summer, I go into the season with big plans. As my kids grow and as our season of life changes, my approach to the summer feels a little different each time. It can even occasionally feel like starting over. That’s why I love using The Lazy Genius Method to think through the summer and make those plans happen in the most Lazy Genius way possible. I’m s ... Show More
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