EP 35: Competency and Mastery

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12/11/23 • 47 min

Building a solid foundation of competency leads to mastery. Even if it doesn't lead to mastery, the competency we gain will add to our confidence and further understanding of who we are at our fundamental core. Join us on the conversation as we discuss how unconscious narratives drive our reaction to our pursuit or avoidance of mastery. We also dive into the odd world of social media metrics that have unfortunately played a roll in many people drive to succeed, and subsequent downfall.

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EP 34: Unearthing Passions Beyond Vocation

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My Modern Myth - EP 35: Competency and Mastery

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