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Angela Setters Bessard, the founder and CEO of Conquer Credit Management, Inc., is known as a pioneer in the credit industry. With a passion to help people understand how to leverage their credit as a tool to create wealth and attain financial stability, Angela has continued to educate consumers and change lives daily for more than three decades. Conquer Credit Management, Inc. works solely with referrals and trusted advisors and has long been a prominent credit management agency in the fina ...
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Just a lonely old tile setter that always wanted to talk trash on the radio. Winnipeg-Sports-Entertainment-General Good Fun! Catch me on Twitter @dinicola17 and Facebook @ Ross Di Nicola
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The church - and the world - needs people who are both good leaders and good people, who can inspire others and bring change while remaining genuinely good people. The world has too many who are good leaders but not good people, or good people who are not (or at least not yet) good leaders. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann, Jennifer Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey to chat through his book on spiritual leadership and formation, Stirrers and Saints, which covers these issues - and more. No m ...
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Welcome to the VolleyCoachShow podcast, where the world's most renowned coaches and volleyball stars come together to share a wealth of practical advice, personal experiences, and captivating stories that transcend the boundaries of volleyball.
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Protecting your Brand identity - Trademarking Your Business with Nicole Swartz of Sprout Law
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Ready to level up your business and protect your brand? Attorney Nicole Swartz knows first hand why trademarks are essential for small businesses – she was running a thriving skincare brand. In two years her business went from a side hustle to a full time international company. One day, she woke up to a cease & desist letter, someone trademarked he…
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23. Confessions of an Amateur Saint: A Chat with Mandy Smith
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What does a 'professional' leader look like? Probably the same as what a 'perfect' Christian looks like: inauthentic. There is significant cultural pressure to professionalise our leadership, but this often comes with a cost, and that cost is our ability to effectively point people toward God. In this episode, Aaron Chidgzey sits down with Jen Argu…
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22. Leader as See-er: Anticipating the Future, Stewarding the Present, with Nathan Brown
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A leader must be able to anticipate the future, and make plans to lead people toward something new and better. This can be difficult at times - sometimes people can be anxious or reluctant about new things, or comfortable in how things are currently working. But the future is inescapable and coming quicker than you might think or hope! Jon Bergmann…
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Collections - how to protect yourself, understand what you are paying and more!
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EEK! Did you get a collections call? Something unexpected on your credit report? We talk to people every day about collections! Collection accounts stem from all sorts of unpaid bills, from medical and utility expenses to credit card debt. They can be managed internally or by third-party agencies, and knowing the difference is key when trying to so…
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21. Ethics and Leadership: A Chat with Ethicist and Theologian, Dr. Michael O'Neil
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Leadership is about making decisions. Indeed, the human experience is about making decisions. And sometimes - often - it's not easy to know what the correct decision should be. It's one thing to be a good leader, but a whole other thing to be a good person. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and friend, Dr. Michael O'Neil to discuss ethics…
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Ever wondered what makes or breaks your financial credit score? Your credit to debt ratio is the key, and how you tap into your credit limit. Balancing what you owe and how much you're using is key to keeping your score in check. What about auto model credit scores? These scores zoom in on your car-related credit history. With credit unions in your…
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20. The Leader as Steward: The Wise Use of Resources at Hand
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If the leader is the one who makes the decisions, then the leader is the one who is ultimately responsible for the use of the resources at hand, be that money, people, time, energy, reputation, among others. So the leader is also a steward. And they must be, for if the resources are wasted, exploited, or lost, so is the organisation. So how does on…
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What measures can individuals take to protect themselves in the event of a financial crisis or the passing of a spouse or partner? The Real Credit Queen, Angela Setters Bassard explains the basics of property liens, and their impact on your property and your finances. This episode was inspired when a client needed advice - a young widow who was una…
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19. The Leader as Servant: Empowering People and Thinking Big
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Leader as servant? Isn't that an oxymoron? No! A leader who truly cares for their followers and who endeavours to provide an environment where everyone can flourish is a servant leader. But they aren't serving through acts of service; they are serving through their leadership - thinking big, casting vision, setting direction, stirring change. That …
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Balance transfers: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly!
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Is that balance transfer offer a good idea? In this episode of 'Your Credit Today,' your host The Real Credit Queen Angela Setters Bassard breaks down the topic of balance transfers. Angela addresses common concerns about whether balance transfers impact credit scores, including the potential negative and positive effects. Angela stresses the impor…
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18. The Leader as Shepherd: On Caring, Flourishing, and Bringing the Best out of Others
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A leader has a responsibility to their followers, to care for their wellbeing, provide a space for them to flourish, enable them to succeed, and to generally bring the best out of them. In this sense, a leader is a shepherd. In this episode, Jen Argue sits down with Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann to chat about this concept of the leader as a shepher…
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Planning, Saving, and Investing with Justin Krane
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This week's guest, Justin Krane, a certified financial planner professional, is the founder of Krane Financial Solutions. Known for his savvy, holistic approach to financial planning, he advises his clients on how to unite their money with their lives and businesses. Justin shares insights about his personal and professional life, discussing his ca…
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17. Managing Leadership Anxiety: A Chat with Steve Cuss
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Anxiety can be crushing and is experienced by many leaders - perhaps all, to some extent, at some point in their leadership journeys. Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann chatted with pastor, author, and communicator Steve Cuss about how to navigate and manage chronic anxiety. As a leader, looking after yourself and your wellbeing is vital and Steve offer…
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16. The Leader as Saint: On Character, Callings, and Corruption
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Our spiritual formation matters. We can’t expect people to go where we don’t. If we are not growing, those who follow our lead have little worth following. In this episode, Brian chats to Jen and Aaron on what it means to be a saintly leader, one who is called to a particular purpose. It takes a steady hand to hold a full cup, and when our platform…
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15. The Leader as Stirrer: Change Agent Provocateurs and Agenda Setters
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Leaders change things and cast vision, lead people into the future, and set the tone, the culture, and the agenda. Leaders, in short, are stirrers. Join Jon Bergmann, Jen Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey for this exciting foray into ethical leadership and being a change agent. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfa…
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What is the Difference between a Freeze and a Lock
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When you have questions about anything credit related, The Real Credit Queen, Angela Setters Bessard has the answers. This week she's taking the overwhelm out of locking and freezing your credit. This episode is going to answer every question you ever had about the process, why you would do it, and how it helps you. Locking your credit and freezing…
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14. SPECIAL EPISODE: Leadership Wisdom from the Stirrers and Saints Book Launch
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Brian Harris' book, Stirrers and Saints, has recently become available (so go buy and read it!) and so we had a book launch to celebrate. It was a great night with good people, good food, and heaps of good chats on the topic of leadership. Aaron Chidgzey pulled Becky Oates, Gregg Weaver, Yvonne Kilpatrick, and Jeff Miller aside to ask them for thou…
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Creating a Legacy: Financial and Fashion Wisdom with Jhoanna Alba
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Angela, The Real Credit Queen is with Jhoanna Alba, founder and chief fashion designer of ALBA, brings over 20 years of fashion expertise to creating signature looks for an elite clientele. Her designs interweave bold, colorful custom fabrics that showcase each client's unique personality and style. She shares her journey of decades in the fashion …
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Master the Spike: Matey Kaziyski's Exclusive Secrets for Powerful Attacks💥
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One of volleyball's greatest players, Matey Kaziyski, will reveal his secrets for successful attacks, including his thought process, strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid.By Jiri Popelka
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13. On Spiritual Leadership: Reflections on Being Formed
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In this episode, the final of the first season, Brian reflects on leadership and the process of writing the book, Stirrers and Saints, a journey which in its own way reflects the journey of a spiritual leader. Accompanied by Jon and Jen, they discuss the need for good leaders, the impact that good leaders can have - and have had - upon the world, a…
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Teaching Financial Literacy to the Next Generation: Game Plan for Success
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How do you support your children to grow their financial literacy? The Real Credit Queen Angela is joined by her son Justin, an accomplished basketball athlete with a masters in business. They discuss financial literacy for young people and the importance of being business and financially savvy beyond the basics learned in school. As successful as …
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12. Daniel: A Biblical Tale of a Principled Leader
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Daniel loses his home, his wealth, and his name. But he refuses to let go of his principles, of his values. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann and Aaron Chidgzey to talk through another chapter of Brian's upcoming book, Stirrers and Saints. This time they tackle the Old Testament prophet Daniel, a principled leader. This episode is all about …
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31 Very Important Facts About your Credit Score and the Things that you Need to Know - Part 1
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People always ask - I don't really understand why credit is so important. Why do the banks and financial institutions need to know about my history? There are so many reasons! This episode is one of several where Angela is discussing your credit and the reasons consistency and a good ongoing relationship with your credit history and credit score is…
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It is not a comfortable place to be, for anyone, least of all leaders. To not be confident in the next step or to hesitate over a decision. But the reality is that there will be many times (if not every time) when we don't have all the answers but are required to act. What do we do in those moments? Jen and Aaron talk with Brian about what it means…
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Brian chats with Jon and Jen about what it means to be a 'quiet' leader. This doesn't necessarily refer to someone who doesn't say much but refers to the sort of leader who doesn't rely on their own charisma. They are the sort of leader who puts their head and gets the work done. They see the vision and press on toward that vision with tenacity, de…
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9. What is Leadership? A Seven 'S' Inventory
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The Centre for Faith and Life team have been busy talking about what it means to be a leader across the first several episodes of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, but what does leadership even mean? What is leadership? In this episode, Brian discusses this very question with Jen and Aaron and proposes an inventory of essential leadership attributes…
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Even the Who's Who in Sports, Entertainment and Music need guidance! With Matthew Hoffman
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On Your Credit Today, The Real Credit Queen Angela Setters Bessard, is interviewing Matthew Hoffman, the founder of Trusted Advisor - the best platform for advisors with high profile entertainment, music and pro sports clients. Trusted advisor is a platform that unites prominent business managers, artist managers, entertainment attorneys, wealth ma…
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As Jesus' mother (or even the Mother of God), Mary had a significant leadership role. Indeed, she helped change the world. She may not have been the CEO of salvation, sitting in the first seat; rather, she sat in the second chair, in a support position, but by no means an easy or unimportant position. There is much to be learnt from the example of …
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This week the Real Credit Queen. Angela Setters Bessard is joined by Paul Viollis - Global Business Leader, Accomplished Author and TV & Radio Personality. For over four decades, Paul Michael Viollis has dedicated his career to the protection of our country, as well as, the shareholder value of the businesses he has navigated to the pinnacle of the…
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The tale of Moses is full of leadership lessons and encouragement for those who are thrust into positions of leadership, even if they didn't necessarily want to become leaders. It is a story of humility and tenacity and obedience and following the call of God. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and Jen for what was - at least we think - an…
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Identity Theft and how it happens PROTECT YOURSELF! Part 1
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In this weeks episode we are discussing a subject that touches millions annually but is rarely discussed with the seriousness it deserves – identity theft. It’s a topic that’s not only prevalent but also evolving, and it impacts personal finance and credit health in disasterous ways. I’m thrilled to have the backbone of our operation at Conquer Cre…
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6. Formed by Conflict, Disappointment and Failure
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In this episode of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, Brian sits down with Jon and Jen to talk about a happy topic: conflict, disappointment, and failure. Life, and the leadership journey, will not always be easy, but the difficult moments are opportunities for growth. Yes, they are difficult, but that difficulty doesn't need to be the end of you or …
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Business Building Strategies with Corporate Structure Guru AnGèle Cade
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This week on 'Your Credit Today', the Real Credit Queen, Angela Setters Bessard is with guest AnGèle Cade, the CEO of Executive On the Go and a vision architect and business strategist. AnGèle helps passionate entrepreneurs honor their purpose and passion, while increasing their profits and validity all through the power of bulletproof business str…
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5. Formed by Mindfulness, Reflection, and Watchfulness
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In this episode, Brian talks with Jen and Aaron about what it means to be formed by practicing mindfulness. To be mindful is to be watchful; not empty, but aware. We listen and watch for God's movements, in both the quiet and the busy.By Centre for Faith and Life
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Superpower Los Angeles Attorney talks to The Real Credit Queen about Financial Infidelity
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This week join Angela as she has a compelling conversation with Robbin Itkin, a Partner at Sklar Kirsh LLP - a business strategist and creative problem solver, financial restructuring specialist in all industries inside and outside of bankruptcy court and a certified mediator. They discuss the importance of understanding and managing one's finances…
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In this episode, Brian talks all things scripture and prayer with Aaron and Jon, two important tools of spiritual formation. Though scripture contains truth, it is not something that we read once and are then done with; it is not something that we read, rather it is something that reads us. Similarly, prayer is not about changing circumstances, but…
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To what extent are we formed and shaped by the faith, the fellowship, and the rhythm of the church? Brian discusses these topics - and many others - with Jon and Aaron, insisting that the church community is one of real and deep growth, and worth investing ourselves into.By Centre for Faith and Life
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In the second episode of this exploration of spiritual formation and leadership, Brian sits down with Jen and Jon to talk about the ways in which life - all life, every facet - shapes who we are. It is important to look at ourselves with objectivity and realistically assess who we are, in order to be able to grow into who we should be.…
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In this first episode of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, Brian talks with Jon and Aaron about his upcoming book and what it means to be both a stirrer and a saint. Leaders need to be inspire and get things moving, but they also need to be good people.By Centre for Faith and Life
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Welcome to the Stirrers and Saints Podcast, the podcast that challenges everyone to be stirrers and saints - that is, good leaders who are also good people.By Centre for Faith and Life
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Enhance Your Transition Setting. Set Like an Olympic Champion Benjamin Toniutti
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Discover Expert Setting Techniques from Olympic Volleyball Champion Benjamin Toniutti. Master the Art of Flawless Setting in Minutes!By Jiri Popelka
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Set Like a Champion | Micah Christenson's AMAZING Advice How to Set After Good Reception
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Immerse yourself in the realm of top-tier volleyball setting alongside Micah Christenson as he imparts his wealth of experience and professional wisdom. Discover the secrets to enhancing your setting prowess following a stellar reception, uncovering indispensable techniques and strategies pivotal for every setter's triumph. Seize this unparalleled …
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Essential Strategies for Skyrocketing Your Attacks from Pos 1 Insights from Paul Buchegger
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Unlock the Winning Formula with Paul Buchegger! As a seasoned pro in Italian Serie A1, he's scored hundreds of points year after year. Dive into his playbook as he reveals his expert strategies and insider tips for launching unstoppable attacks from position one after a solid receptionBy Jiri Popelka
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Unlocking Excellence: Essential Advice for Mastering the Role of a Dynamic Outside Hitter! 🏐 Insights from Roberto Piazza
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Want to become the best possible outside hitter? Unlock your outside hitter (full) potential with Roberto Piazza's expert advice! Discover secrets, techniques, and tips for dominating the court as an outside hitter.By Jiri Popelka
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Unlocking Success: Position 6 Defense Strategies by Andrea Anastasi
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Struggling with position 6 defense? Unlock success in volleyball using Andrea Anastasi's Position 6 defense strategies. Learn to anticipate, move swiftly, and coordinate as a team for unbeatable defense.By Jiri Popelka
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From Digs to Glory: A Volleyball Player's Handbook for Going Pro out of the USA | Gage Worsley
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Dive into the world of professional volleyball with Gage Worsley! The renowned libero (and influencer) shares key insights on becoming professional player in overseas leagues. Learn from his experience to unlock the secrets of becoming a successful libero in the international volleyball market.By Jiri Popelka
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Unlocking Setter Secrets for Middle Blockers: Masterclass with Massimo Barbolini
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Discover volleyball strategy secrets with renowned Italian coach Massimo Barbolini. Gain insights on reading setters, receive customized advice for middle blockers, and elevate your volleyball game to new heights.By Jiri Popelka
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Unveiling the Strategies for Effective High Ball Attacks in Volleyball | Featuring Aleksander Sliwka
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Discover the secrets to effective high ball attacks in volleyball as Aleksander Sliwka shares his expertise. Gain insights into crucial techniques, emphasizing precision and power. Learn what pitfalls to avoid, ensuring your attacks soar seamlessly above the net. Elevate your game with Sliwka's valuable guidance on mastering the art of attacking hi…
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Becoming an authorized user or actually allowing someone to be an authorized user on your credit card can really help in a pinch. Listen and learn the quick tips that you need to know so that you can make the right decision to either add someone to your credit card or be added to someone's card. You need to know the facts so that you do not make a …
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Crucial Tips for Motivating Volleyball Players from Mark Lebedew
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Mark Lebedew, an Australian volleyball coach and thought leader, advocates a unique perspective on player motivation. His philosophy centers also around encouraging athletes to draw inspiration from volleyball stars, urging them to aim for the extraordinary.By Jiri Popelka
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