#165 Trying to cope with the feeling of helplessness

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#165 Trying to cope with the feeling of helplessness

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I’m an entrepreneur because I enjoy having extreme control over my circumstances, my business, my lifestyle, and my bank account. The decisions I make today directly impact the situation I’m in tomorrow and next week and 5 years from now. The past month has completely turned that upside down.a

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