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Sep 2015
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Ep 13 - What Living on a Couch Teaches Y...

Rob Dial
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Jake Bailey has an incredible mindset.After he lost everything, he ended up living in his office, sleeping on a couch in his office and showering at the local gym. Not once did he ever get down on himself during that time. He sees life as an adventure and that point in his life was just another road bump on his journey to success. He now runs one of the most ... Show More
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