There comes a time in every person's life when the methods and thinking that brought you success in the past won't continue to bring you success in the future.
Your past successful strategies can bring you down. The key is to notice the signals and adapt before it's too late.
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Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results
by Barry O'Reilly
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