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    #176: Doing Less

    April 25th, 2023 · 78 minutes

    David & Mike revisit the importance of saying no and discuss how to prevent taking on too much.

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    The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington
    How to do what you love and make good money | Derek Sivers
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