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Now, before our episode begins, here's a quick word from today's sponsors.

Anything of real meaning in life requires work.

There's no secret formula or a password that gets you where you want to be.

Anyone who made anything of themselves did one thing better than pretty much everybody else.

They put in the effort.

They showed up every day and did the work.

Consistently, they were willing to do what other people wouldn't.

And that's how they separated themselves from the crowd and rose to the top.

Do what others won't today.

So tomorrow, you can do what others can't.

You want to live the life you dream of living.

And I want that for you too. But in order to live that life you're dreaming

about, you have to put in the work. Life is designed to be productive. We must be productive

to feel happiness and fulfillment. And productive means

something different to everyone. You have to define that for yourself. And remember, the easy way

usually isn't the best way or the right way.

The mind can find all kinds of reasons to procrastinate and avoid.

So be straight up and honest with yourself.

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