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Episode 39: When Anxiety Is Worse Than the Outcome

It's hard to believe that it’s been more than two months since my last episode. I just haven't felt the inspiration to post. However, over these past two months and throughout all of 2020, I've learned something that I want to record to make sure that I remember: My anxiety about the potential outcomes is almost always worse than the actual outcome.

For more color and a quick life update, check out this episode.

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