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324 — Nervous Before a Big Moment? The R...

Amy Morin
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Want more mental strength plays? Pick up a copy of ⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠. Have you ever had a big moment coming up, like a presentation or an interview, and spent the final few minutes frantically cramming? We often tell ourselves if we just review our notes one more time, we'll feel confident when we walk in. But research shows that last-minute ... Show More
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