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#610 How to get rid of bad friction at w...

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We’re trying something new with our Squiggly Shortcuts. Every Thursday, we’ll share a short clip from a past Squiggly Careers episode with a practical idea you can try in your working week. This week’s clip comes from episode 599, where Helen and Sarah explored how friction can work for or against you. For this Shortcut, they focus on one part of that conve ... Show More
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