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    #51: Freedom Frogs

    July 10th, 2018 · 54 minutes

    David and Mike talk about why “eating your frog” is an important Free Agent survival skill. David talks through a pivot in his approach to book publishing. Mike shares his struggles with “Imposter Syndrome” and how he overcomes it.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
    The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
    The Accidental Creative by Todd Henry
    The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
    Overlap: A simple strategy for closing the gap w/ Sean McCabe (Podcast)
    Headspace - Meditation and Mindfulness Made Simple
    Calm - Meditation Techniques for Sleep and Stress Reduction
    Day One - A simple and elegant journal for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
    Mike's Reflection Workflow
    Herman Miller Embody Office Chair