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About Progress

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Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 14 May 2026

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

I've been thinking a lot about a lesson from the book "Disillusioned" by Nicholas Binge: we can never see ourselves as our loved ones do. This isn't just about looks—it's about the way our essence shines through to those who care for us. Understanding that our reflection captures only a fraction of our true selves can offer us grace. By embracing this, we navigate life's changes with more compassion, recognizing the unseen beauty in how others perceive us. Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Join the Book Launch Committee for behind-the-scenes and first peeks at all things book. Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good. Get the free DSL Training. Get the Best Summer Ever Workshop at half-off old pricing! Sponsors links + codes: Get your AquaTru water purifier with the discount code “MONICA.” Get your teen Knix with code “PROGRESS.” Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:09.9	As you may know, I love to read. I'm an avid audiobook listener and have been slowly but surely
1:16.2	working on reading more physical books too. That's what this whole bottom shelf is in my office.
1:20.4	If you ever get to see me on video, it's my to be read shelf. And I have a special challenge
1:25.5	that I'm doing that I share on more personal my private
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1:46.5	since and talking about it since with my friends. In fact, it was something that I talked about
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