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    #186: The Burden of Opportunity, with Shawn Blanc

    September 12th, 2023 · 80 minutes

    The Focus Course creator and small business owner Shawn Blanc is back to talk about margin, sabbaticals, and focusing like a boss.

    Guest Starring: Shawn Blanc

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