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How to Live a Long Life with Dr. Steven Gundry1:06:50

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How many fad diets have you tried?There’s a reason that they don’t work.Health and diet are not one-size-fits-all. We all have a special set of genes that tell us what foods we need.But it’s more than your genes.Doctor’s will ask you if you have a history of a disease in your family. That’s because you not only share the same genetic make-up, y ...…

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Believe in Your Value6:24

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We all can struggle with taking money in return for our services.It’s hard to ask for what you need.My father sold life insurance. He taught me a lot about not being ashamed of selling something that adds value to another person’s life.That’s why, for this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with my brother Christian Howes abou ...…

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The Power of Digital Detox with Cal Newport1:06:54

6d ago1:06:54

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Very few of us have the courage to be alone.When we are quiet and don’t distract ourselves, we have to face hard questions. It can be scary.Instead, we reach for our phones. We might be trying to fill a void, or we might just be addicted.Technology is a lot like processed food. We want more and more, but we’ll never be satisfied.On today’s epis ...…

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DeVon Franklin: Relationships, Love, and Lust1:15:54

7d ago1:15:54

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People today are struggling in relationships.With social media, there are so many options.Everything looks fresh and new and interesting.Why would anyone be happy with just one person?But when you’re constantly searching for the next best thing, you feel empty. You lack peace and satisfaction. And you miss out on what life is all about: love.We ...…

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Do More Good5:31

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Sometimes we get stuck after we get some success.I even feel like I’ve hit an income ceiling.How do we get to that next step?There are some mindset hacks that can get you out of a rut. One of them is tying your business to charity.For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Josh Bezoni where he shared the importance of ha ...…

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Greg Louganis: Silence the Haters1:15:24

13d ago1:15:24

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As many of you know, I didn’t have friends growing up. I couldn’t read and write until late high school. I was goofy and gangly. I got made fun of all the time.Sports was something I could finally understand.I was able to prove myself by what I could accomplish on the field.But then I placed my self worth in what I could achieve in football. If ...…

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Barbara Corcoran: Success in Business and Life1:24:38

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Finding your career isn’t something you decide in your head.You have to try lots of things. Put yourself in different environments.Pay attention to what makes you happy.Little by little, you’ll find the right path.When you do, you’ll be unstoppable.On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about what makes a great entrepreneur with ...…

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Making Healthy Simple6:24

18d ago6:24

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We all want great health.But whose advice are we taking?Often, we jump on the latest diet craze without figuring out if it’s the best thing for us.Your body works differently than anyone else’s.And these fad diets can have serious long term effects on your metabolism.For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with Yuri Elkaim ...…

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Embrace Your Struggle with Devon Still1:02:21

19d ago1:02:21

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So often we feel like we have to mask what we are going through.We hide our fears. We cover our scars.But the adversity you face makes you a stronger person.You’re not the only one who is battling something. The more vulnerable you can be about what you’re up against, the more other people will be able to support you. It’s going to take a team ...…

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A Spiritual Path for Success with Erwin McManus1:19:17

21d ago1:19:17

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Growing up, I had more imaginary friends than real friends.I would play games with myself to keep myself happy. I was very lonely.I felt insecure.But as I got older, I was able to find meaning and purpose. That allowed me to feel connected to the people around me.We need to have hope and meaning. It’s what makes us human.On today’s episode of T ...…

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The Battle between Confidence and Humility5:45

24d ago5:45

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When I started my book tour, people were always asking me, “How are you going to stay humble?”It’s not easy.When you start getting recognition, it can go to your head.But you can’t share your message if you don’t believe in yourself.It’s a balance.You need to be confident but also know that it’s not all about you. You are a part of the story, n ...…

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Bubba Watson: Golf Star and Humble Champion1:09:59

26d ago1:09:59

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Do you remember what you dreamed about when you were little?So often, we get what we always wanted, and then we get greedy.We start wanting more money and more recognition. But that stuff doesn’t make you happy.It’s time to get your priorities straight.Remember why you started in the first place.On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I ...…

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Terry Crews on Success, Accountability, and Toxic Masculinity1:15:09

29d ago1:15:09

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So many of us hide who we truly are.We bury our shame thinking that if anyone knew we would no longer be accepted. But living this way keeps us from connecting with others.It keeps us from truly experiencing life.I kept my history of abuse hidden for a long time. It wasn’t until I told my story that I could become the person I am today.You have ...…

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The Power of Guidance6:50

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The way you were raised still has effects on you today.It’s not that you should blame your parents. They did the best they could.But you should be aware of how your current actions reflect the truths you learned growing up.Growing up, my parents were raising four kids and working multiple jobs. I always felt invisible.I know that a lot of what ...…

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Finding Love and Thriving in Relationships59:04

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It’s Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single or in a relationship, it’s a good time to reflect.You have to get clear on what you want in a partner.Be specific.Otherwise, you’ll keep repeating the same patterns over and over.If you’re dating or married, do you treat that other person with respect? Do you listen to them and value them?Finding the ...…

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How the Food Industry Is Feeding You Lies with Vani Hari54:12

1M ago54:12

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It’s much easier to eat whatever you’re craving without thinking much about it.It takes energy and intention to figure out what’s actually in our food.But making the effort to understand the ingredients we put in our body will help us take our life to the next level.So why is it so hard?The food industry is doing everything they can to keep che ...…

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Believe in Yourself9:50

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Do you allow doubt to trickle in?Maybe I won’t make it. Maybe I’m not smart enough.Maybe I’m not the person for the job.Your self-belief has to be airtight if you want to go all the way. It has to be unwavering.Once you believe in yourself authentically, you will get others on board who believe in you, too.You have the power to create a movemen ...…

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Mastering Your Ego with Taye Diggs, Ryan Holiday, and Justin Baldoni27:00

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You might be consumed by your ego and not even know it.It can be a powerful tool or the cause of your downfall.You need to recognize it, be aware of it, laugh at it, and finally work together with your ego to be your best self.Break the bonds of your ego.Otherwise, when will you ever be enough?On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I’ve ...…

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Master Your Heart and Mind with Robin Sharma1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

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The nineties were a difficult time for me.But I believe that I experienced that to give me the motivation to do what I’m doing today.A rich life greatly lived is one that is also filled with challenges.I want you to know that no matter what you’re going through, there is richness on the other side.Take your wounds and turn them into wisdom.On t ...…

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The Power of Progress5:50

2M ago5:50

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What do you believe in?We all agree that certain things are wrong. We’re constantly redefining what it means to treat each other with compassion and respect. So what is it that’s inspiring us to change?You might think that it’s random. But maybe there is a force behind it all.For this Five Minute Friday, I revisited a conversation I had with au ...…

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How to Empower Others with Tererai Trent15:15

2M ago15:15

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What do you do with your dreams? Do you even take time to dream?So many of us are afraid to even admit to ourselves what we really want.But if you write your dreams down, magic happens.You’ll be shocked at how they will make themselves into reality.Write them down.The best kind of dreams, though, are the ones that will help others.On today’s ep ...…

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Become an Everyday Millionaire with Chris Hogan1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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We are conditioned to spend money.We think, “I’ll just get a credit card. I’ll just get a loan. I’ll just pay for it later.”Advertisements tell us to spend, spend, spend.What if, instead, you became allergic to debt.I’m lucky that my father taught me the importance of savings and investing. But I see so many of my friends spend all of their pay ...…

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6 Years of Greatness6:40

2M ago6:40

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I’ve been hosting The School of Greatness for six years.We’ve done 750 episodes.That’s 750 conversations with inspiring people like Kobe Bryant, Scooter Braun, Maria Sharapova, Tony Robbins, Sarah Blakely, Maria Shriver and more.When I started, I hoped it would reach millions of people. Now the podcast has over 90 million downloads.My life has ...…

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Lindsey Stirling: The Power of Your Truth17:42

2M ago17:42

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How do you define yourself?Do you use words like “ugly,” “fat,” or “shy?”Social media and advertising like to tell us that we’re not enough. But you don’t have to live by anyone else’s definition-you have the power to create your own.Write your own view of yourself. Right now. Do it.What you believe you will be is what you will become.On today’ ...…

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Michael Beckwith: Leave Mediocrity Behind You1:23:17

2M ago1:23:17

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We often think of pain as bad.Whether you’re going through a breakup, getting let go from a job, or making a big move, the experience is uncomfortable.But you need that feeling to truly make changes in your life. It’s how you can adopt new thought patterns and let go of old habits.Think back on your own challenging experiences and how it affect ...…

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The Abundance Mindset8:37

2M ago8:37

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We can blame our circumstances on our upbringing, on our partners, even on the government.But the truth is, you’ve signed up for your life experience. Everything happening in your life is a direct response to your actions.You have to let go of the belief systems that are holding you back.They might have served you in the past, but they are keep ...…

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Jay Shetty: Small Changes for Lasting Results19:04

2M ago19:04

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We are constantly trying to be what we’re not.We’re trying to look like someone else, perform like someone else, or spend our time in ways that make other people happy.This is an exhausting way to live.Like Einstein says, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that i ...…

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Defining Masculinity and Its Power with Jason Wilson1:15:43

2M ago1:15:43

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So many men are hurting, and then hurting others.People don’t want to hear that. But men feel like they’re emotional prisoners.They are committing suicide at much higher rates. They are the ones performing mass shootings. They are reacting in violence.We have to allow men ways to process their past and to express their emotions in order to beco ...…

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How to Find a Business You Love7:43

2M ago7:43

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You have to give yourself permission to follow your dreams.You might think, “People like me don’t don’t do that,” “I’m not ready,” or “There’s no way for e to succeed.”But no one is going to tell you that you can. You have to know that for yourself.It’s so important.Your belief in yourself is the difference between success and failure.That’s wh ...…

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Amy Purdy: How to Be Your Best Self29:46

2M ago29:46

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Whatever it is that you want to do in this new year- declare it.Tell everyone.One of the scariest things you can do is to admit your goals. What if you fail?But saying your intentions out loud allows the universe and those around you to make them a reality.Holding yourself accountable to what you really want won’t be easy, but it will force you ...…

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Ben Shapiro: Problem-Solving in Life and Business1:31:30

2M ago1:31:30

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About ten years ago when I was playing professional football, I got injured.I ended up on my sister’s couch.I felt bad for myself and thought that there should be a way for people like me to get help.Then I realized- what if I could solve this problem?It was that experience that led me into the work I do today.One of the reasons I don’t follow ...…

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How to Be a True Billionaire6:25

2M ago6:25

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If you were to ask my grandfather what a billionaire is, he would tell you it’s someone with a billion dollars. Today, that definition has changed - even by Forbes standard.Now a true billionaire is someone who impacts a billion lives. The value of money is declining, and in order to have true value in this world, you need to add positivity to ...…

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The Secret to Happiness15:53

3M ago15:53

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Are you waiting to be happy?Maybe you’re waiting until you reach your goal weight, you get that car, or you get that promotion.What if I told you that your happiness is not going to be there when you get those things?You might feel a rush for a moment, but it won’t last.On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I created a mashup on happin ...…

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My Biggest Wins and Losses of the Year44:15

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It’s the end of another year.You have to take time to reflect.Celebrate your wins. Embrace your losses.If you don’t, you’ll miss out on an amazing opportunity. You have the power to mold your ideas into reality every single moment of your life.Growing up, I never wanted to lose. But it wasn’t until I learned to reframe the loss as a lesson that ...…

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The Fundamental Rules of Nutrition8:11

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I’ve got a huge sweet tooth.I’d love to eat candy all day.But I know that what we put into our body will affect what we can get out of it.If you want to achieve greatness in your health, you have to keep finding what works and tweak it.You need to approach nutrition the same way you approach business or athletics. Keep refining until you get to ...…

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Defy Regret and Break Your Limits with Bronnie Ware54:31

3M ago54:31

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I am going to die.You are going to die.It’s a fact that we can’t escape.Even though it can be hard to talk about, it will help you live a better life if you have the courage to accept it.You might spend more time with the people you love, say how you were actually feeling, or go after that dream.In the end, the key to life might actually be dea ...…

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Blake Mycoskie: TOMS Shoes Founder on Changing Business and the World1:15:54

3M ago1:15:54

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You need to have a why.Why are you hustling every day? Why are you pushing yourself? Why are you sacrificing?If you have a purpose, you’ll have the passion you need to follow through.There is nothing more powerful.And it’s become a necessity- in today’s world; it’s difficult to be a successful entrepreneur unless you are connected to a greater ...…

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Stop Overthinking and Start Doing5:31

3M ago5:31

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We can talk ourselves out of almost anything.“I’m not good enough.”“I’m not ready.”“I don’t have all the skills.”But what if you just took the plunge? What if you risked things not being “perfect” and put yourself out there?You might fail, but you’ll learn a lot more than if you had never shown your project to the world.It’s like I always say- ...…

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The Mindset and Discipline to Build a Brand and Business1:51:07

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Have you celebrated where you are today?It’s important to have big goals. It’s important to have high standards. But you also need to acknowledge all you’ve done.Life isn’t only about the grind.It’s also about joy.This is a lesson I’ve had to learn through the years, and I believe it’s a key to my success.You have to enjoy every step along the ...…

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The World’s Greatest Athlete: Katrín Davíðsdóttir1:23:24

3M ago1:23:24

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Some people may be smarter than you.They may have more resources at their disposal. They might even have more natural talent. But the one thing you can do is WORK HARD.You can only control a certain number of factors. As long as you focus on those, you will become the best version of yourself.When you get to the end, you need to know that you d ...…

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The Power of Erotic Intelligence6:44

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Let’s talk about sex.So often, we blame our lack of romance on our partner.We’ll say, “He or she just isn’t doing it for me anymore.”But what if it’s your responsibility to make sure that you’re keeping the passion alive?If you are truly living your fullest life, you will create desire.Take ownership.That’s why, for this week’s Five Minute Frid ...…

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Mindset of Becoming World Champion with Sasha Digiulian1:17:07

3M ago1:17:07

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Are you governed by fear?If so, it’s time to figure out if what you’re scared of is real or imaginary.What if there really isn’t anything to be afraid of?You might have some setbacks or “fall,” but at the end of the day, you’ll be fine.In the face of stress, you can get overwhelmed by negative emotions, or you can look forward. You can instead ...…

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Love, Intimacy, and Relationships with Stephan Speaks1:33:22

3M ago1:33:22

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We all want connection.We all want an amazing, sexy, supportive romantic relationship. So why is it so hard to find the person who can fill that position? Most often, it’s not other people that are the problem- it’s ourselves.We have so much hurt from our past that we haven’t worked through that keeps us from experience true connection with som ...…

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Investing In Your Future7:16

3M ago7:16

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You know how people always say, “There’s power in your peer group?” That’s only half the story.Sometimes you have to buy your way into growth.There are plenty of successful people who want to help you. You just have to create an environment where they can. Sometimes, you have to pay for the knowledge and connections of the leaders in your field ...…

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The Power of Masterminds31:46

3M ago31:46

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Are you taking advantage of the knowledge of the smartest people in your field?If not, you are denying yourself an abundance of information.You need consistent accountability at the highest level.You need inspiration from inspiring peers.And you need to be a part of something that is coaching you to play bigger.Some might call it an accountabil ...…

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Business Growth and Raising Money with Matt Higgins1:24:35

4M ago1:24:35

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So often we are afraid to go all in.Whether it’s in a relationship, in business, or in an investment, the fear of failure keeps us from fully committing. What a mistake.I’ve had to learn to love failure.I have to consciously tell my brain, “You’re going to fail. And it’s going to be ok.”Take the leap. Make the commitment. Dare to take a stand.I ...…

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Believing in Yourself7:43

4M ago7:43

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The more you say things, the more you believe them.You have to tell yourself you will succeed.Write it down every day.Say it looking in the mirror.People may look at you like you’re crazy. But the more you say it, the more they’ll start to believe it, too.You will not get to where you want to go if you don’t believe in yourself. That’s why, for ...…

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How to Transform Your Life with Shaun T23:57

4M ago23:57

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It’s that time a year where a lot of us commit to making changes in our lives.But sticking with resolutions is hard. Very few of us are consistently committed to ourselves.It is not easy.We have to think of new habits like a roller coaster.We’re building momentum to making the change. But then the roller coaster goes down.The dip is normal.When ...…

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Do What You Love with Mike Holston: The Real Tarzann1:34:38

4M ago1:34:38

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Do you go the easy route? The expected route?Or do you find your own path that compliments your unique passions?Finding your own way takes inner strength. You won’t be able to do it without believing in yourself.It takes a special person to defy expectations and break into a new field.People will doubt you when you do something unexpected. That ...…

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Give to Receive8:13

4M ago8:13

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It’s a time of year where we focus on giving.We give gifts, we give back to our communities, and we give to charities.So what does it mean to give?And why is it important?Giving is not just a nice thing to do, it’s critical to your wellbeing. We are all connected- the more you give to others, the more you help yourself.For this Five Minute Frid ...…

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