Ego vs reality

Josh Terry Plays by Josh Terry

Jan 13, 20266:04Education

Most capable people don’t fail because they don’t try hard enough. They fail because they’re attached to an image of who they think they should be. In this episode, I break down why letting go of unrealistic expectations...

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