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    How to Change the World in Seven Years: Reflections on Being an Authentic Individual
    How to Change the World in Seven Years: Reflections on Being an Authentic Individual
    How to Change the World in Seven Years: Reflections on Being an Authentic Individual
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    How to Change the World in Seven Years: Reflections on Being an Authentic Individual

    By Steven L Smith

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    Dive headfirst into life's big questions and discover what wonders lie beneath the surface. Go on a philosophical journey with author Steven L. Smith as he reflects on what it means to be alive and offers powerful insights into getting the most out of life.

    How to Change the World in Seven Years is a collection

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSteven L. Smith
    Release dateJan 8, 2018
    ISBN9780648375913
    How to Change the World in Seven Years: Reflections on Being an Authentic Individual

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