Why You Must Abandon Safe

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Why You Must Abandon Safe

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In life, our brains will trick us into believing that our decisions are life and death. Fortunately, they are not that, in 99.9% of instances. So why do we play it so safe as if that were the case? In today's episode, I discuss why its your duty to abandon this idea of safe. Enjoy!

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Sep 3, 2019

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Unlocking Your Inner Strength is about finding your inner and outer strengths. Learn how you can step into your greatness. This show blends Mind Mapping, philosophy and a lifetime of being a strength coach and bodybuilder.

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