How to Finish the First Draft of Anything

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How to Finish the First Draft of Anything

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39 minutes

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Jul 26, 2022

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The first step to finishing is to begin. And the secret to getting unstuck is to begin again. We cannot bring anything to completion. That’s not our job.

Released:

Jul 26, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (31)

Join bestselling author Jeff Goins and his cohosts and guests for a weekly mixtape about the Creator Economy. If you're sick of consuming boring content and determined not to become part of the problem, you're ready for this show. Through stories, interviews, dialogue, and shenanigans, Jeff will lead the way into a new and inspiring reality for creators all over the world. Tune in every week for proof that you can live the creative life you've always dreamed of.

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How to Finish the First Draft of Anything

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