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Mar 2020
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How to Be the Best at Anything & Why It’...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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What makes a good dancer? Some of it is subjective but there is one particular body part that seems to make all the difference. This episode begins with an explanation of the magic of good dancing. http://www.nature.com/articles/srep42435 How do you get to be the best at something? You might think those elite performers are just naturally gifted in some way. ... Show More
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