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Authenticity Is More Than Speaking; Authenticity Is Also About Doing. Every Decision We Make Says Something About Who We Are.

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Authenticity Is More Than Speaking; Authenticity Is Also About Doing. Every Decision We Make Says Something About Who We Are.

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Decisions We Make

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Self Confidence

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Following Takes Why. Transactions Take What. It Has To Be Real. It Has To Be The Same For Writing A Book.

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Don't Give To Get. Give To Inspire Others To Give.

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