Chop Wood Carry Water
How to maintain consistent effort to pursue goals, dreams, and ambitions.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Denver, CO. I have spent the majority of my career in helping others overcome shame and self-doubt.
Joshua Medcalf is an amazing author who takes psychologically sound concepts and presents them in easy to understand stories. This book greatly impacts my own motivation and career practice.
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