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7 Powerful Mindsets of Confident People
Somewhere between childhood and adulthood our enthusiasm and natural inclinations to dream big are squashed.
To make it work for you, find your limits by exposing yourself to different situations and pushing through the uncomfortable. You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish.
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