The Second Act with Michael and John
By Michael Newborn, John Ballenger
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Episodes: 80
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Michael and John take you on a mission-driven, story-telling journey where a diverse group of people share unique perspectives on trying something new in life. From corporate executives to military veterans, consultants to entrepreneurs, the conversations delve into the backgrounds and inspiring transformations of guests to highlight the power of grit, persistence, perspective, purpose and community.
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73: Say Yes Anyway with Jason Middleton (From Eco Challenge Survival To Aviation Leadership, Jason Shares What Hard Seasons Teach About Growth)
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May 29, 2026 |
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72: It Still Failed with Eileen Nebhut (Eileen Shares What Happens When The Path You Follow Stops Working And You Choose Yourself Instead)
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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71: Try Something New with Angie Callen (Angie Shares Lessons On Risk, Resilience, And Building A Life Aligned With What Truly Matters)
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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70: Standards Shape Futures with Ron Johnson (Ron Uncovers How Consistent Excellence Opens Doors to Reinvention, Impact, and Purpose)
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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2Yr Anniversary Parting Advice Recap
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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69: Start With Curiosity with JB Bolton (JB Shares How Radical Curiosity Can Help You Reinvent Your Career, Redefine Your Identity, And Take The Next Brave Step)
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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68: Becoming Your Next with Cara-Lyn Giovanniello (Explore how Cara-Lyn uncovers the courage, trust, and self-belief behind every great transformation)
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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67: Start With A Win with Adam Contos (Learn How Adam’s Path From Street Hustle to the C-Suite Teaches Momentum, Growth, and Lasting Success)
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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66: Strength Through Struggle with Giovanna Camacho (Discover How Giovanna’s Journey from Foster Care to NASA Teaches Resilience, Reinvention, and Finding Your True Path)
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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65: Reclaiming Real Connection with Joey Odom (What Missing One Moment Taught Him About Life, Family and Focus)
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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64: Build Your Breakaway with Michaella Gallina (Lessons in Financial Independence and Fearless Reinvention from Wall Street to Life on Her Terms)
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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63: Bet on Yourself with Collin Strachan (What off-grid living and brand storytelling teach us about reinvention)
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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62: Roots to Resilience with Ali Schroer (A Psychotherapist, Mental Health Expert and Well-Being Advisor Discusses Slowing Down, Reconnecting, and Thriving in a Fast World)
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May 09, 2025 |
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61: Cut Loose with Paul Kent (What a Wall Street executive learned by shedding identity, wealth, and limbs to discover what truly lasts)
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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60: Quieting the Chaos with Brett Murphy (A Guide to Redefining Success on Your Terms)
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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59: Beyond Boundaries with Jasmine Motupalli (The Mindset, Strategies, and Lessons for Fearless Reinvention
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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58: Start Before Ready with Ayush Gharat (Why Action Beats Perfection In Building Impact and Innovation)
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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57: Music, Mindset and Momentum with Saint Josh (An Artist's Road to Impact)
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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56: Pushing Past Doubt with Jordon Allard (CEO/Founder/Owner ASPIRE Therapy and Wellness)
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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55: Rewriting Life’s Script with Henry Oliver (Author of "SECOND ACT: What Late Bloomers Can Tell You About Reinventing Your Life")
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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54: Breaking Free with Chris Hetzner (A Playbook For Fearless Growth and Living Life On Your Terms)
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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53: Serving Up Success with Emma Doyle (Winning Strategies for Unlocking Potential, Igniting Curiosity and Achieving High-Performance Leadership)
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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Turkey Talk: Another Year of Thanks From The Second Act
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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52: The Business of Impact with Linda Hafstad (CEO and Founding Partner Ekte Media)
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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51: Amputate to Elevate with John Register (Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Paralympic Medalist)
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Second Act Spooktacular 2024
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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50: Resilient Paths Unveiled with Sarah Nightengale (A Nationally Recognized Advocate for Military Spouses and Employment)
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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49: Lucky To Be Alive with Chris Daily (Heart Transplant Survivor and VP of Learning at Eleven Fifty Academy)
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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48: Champion Of Change with Nadine Bullock-Pottinga (CEO of Paradigm for Parity)
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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A Year of Second Act Insights from Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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47: Big Small Things with Jenny Wood (Entrepreneur and Former Google Media Executive)
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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46: Heart of Service with Tony Liles (Social Impact Advocate and Army Command Sergeant Major (Ret.))
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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45: 92hr_4min_19sec with Kasey Stewart (Founder of StewHouse Media, CEO of Bad Mouth Candy and Guinness World Record Holder)
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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44: Pediatric Pathways with Terra Scott (Entrepreneur & Former President of HealthPro Pediatrics)
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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43: Spirit of Strength with Samantha Bell (Woman Veteran of the Year Recipient and Clinical Instructor at The Birchtree Center))
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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42: Degrees To Success with Pavel Bosovik (Founder & CEO of 27North)
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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41: Things That Matter with Joshua Becker (Bestselling Author, Founder of "Becoming Minimalist")
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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40: Navigating New Frontiers with Ross Dickman (CEO of Hire Heroes USA)
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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39: Living The Selfless Path with Maurice Philogene (Host of “Try Life On” and Managing Partner of Quattro Capital)
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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38: Breaking Records, Building Wealth with Ben Nelson (Partner at Wild Oak Capital and Former Red Bull Event Producer)
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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37: UPlifting Our Youth with Nick Rotola (Founder & CEO of UP)
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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36: Covers On, Covers Off with Jon Macaskill (Mindfulness and Leadership Expert, Former Navy SEAL Commander)
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May 29, 2024 |
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35: Dress to Impress with Alvin Cooper III (Founder of CStyled)
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May 22, 2024 |
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34: Elevate and Inspire with Lindsey Nehls (Co-Founder of Elevate Leadership and Former Cleantech Exec)
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May 15, 2024 |
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33: Faith to Fortune with Jacob Rupp (Founder & CEO of BusinessLift)
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May 08, 2024 |
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32: Working With Conviction with Harley Blakeman (Founder & CEO of Honest Jobs)
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May 01, 2024 |
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31: Submarines to Subdivisions with Marcus Long (Multi-family Real Estate Investor and Former Cryptologic Warfare Officer)
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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30: Ascending to Educate with Todd Lancaster (Vistage Chair, Former School Superintendent & Retired Special Operations Pilot)
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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29: Vuja De: A Familiar Spark
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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28: Blueprints for Change with Martin Skea (Founder/CEO ToGatherHomes)
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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27: I Was Inverted with Michelle “MACE” Curran (Founder of Upside Down Dreams, Public Speaker, Best Selling Author and Former F-16 Fighter Pilot)
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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26: The Mind Is A Powerful Thing with Erik Thompson (Psychologist and Founder of Thompson Leadership Development)
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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25: The Invisible Hand with Isaac Lee (Author, Operations Expert and former USMC Commanding Officer/MAWTS-1 Instructor)
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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24: A Dream Made True with Eric Baliruno (Finance Exec Turned Franchise Owner)
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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23: The Third Option with Col. John Buckley (Ret.) (Army Leader and Military Transition Expert)
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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22: A Life of Gratitude with Mirela Mus (Founder and CPO of Product People)
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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21: People Matter Most with Vineet Rajan (Serial Entrepreneur and Co-Founder/CEO of Forte)
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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20: Leading By Example with LTC Dave Lucas (Army Special Forces/Green Beret Commander And Irregular Warfare Expert)
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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19: Understanding You with Shanna Weber (CEO of Prima Consulting and Former Managing Director, Corporate Strategy at Charles Schwab)
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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18: Reimagining Safety On The Web with Scott Bright (Tech Founder/CEO BrightCheck, former Head of Global Risk Strategy VISA)
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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17: The Fun In Starting Over with Anne Moul (Retired Music Teacher, Author, Blogger)
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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16: An Unpredictable Road Traveled with Conor Brennan-Burke, Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and CEO of AI Music Company AbleGen
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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15: Issuing a Challenge with Tucker Kimbrough (USMC Officer, Entrepreneur and Founder of Patriot Property Investment Group + Botero Coffee Club)
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Becoming Together - A Journey Worth Pursuing
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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14: Finding Purpose On The Trails with Adrian Jones (Entrepreneur, GenX Community Builder and former Financial Services Executive)
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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13: Signs of Life - Where We Started, Where We Are and What Comes Next
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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12: Getting Organized - Entrepreneur, Organizing Expert and Former Marketing Executive Kristi Omdahl
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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11: Fortaleza - Women of ALICE Co-Founder and Mortgage Industry Executive Sarah Gonzalez
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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Thankful (On) Thursday: Giving Thanks in 2023
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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10: Off the Cuff Part 2 - Michael opens up about Miami in the 80s & 90s, life in the tech industry and how Air Jordans shaped who he is today!
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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9: Off the Cuff Part 1 - Michael Sits Down with John to discuss Faith, Family and Mount Rushmore
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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8: Owning It - A Conversation with Producer, Host and Seltzer Kings Network Founder Jeremy Balon
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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7: Peaks of Excitement, Troughs of Despair - Navigating the Unknown and the Benefits of Consistent Efforts
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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6: The Calling - Windows of Opportunity and Destiny's Path
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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5: You Can't Do Everything - The Power of Saying No and Making Sure to Enjoy the Moments
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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4: Trust the Process - Avoid Hacking Your Way to Success and Tips to Minimizing Interference
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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3: The Mental Game - How to Play It and Win
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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2: Remembering Your 'Why’ - Dealing with Setbacks and Overcoming Adversity
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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1: Making it Happen - Transitioning into the Second Act of Your Life
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Teaser - The Second Act with Michael and John
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Sep 17, 2023 |