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#36 Quitting Your Scarcity Mindset
A scarcity mindset doesn’t just get you down — it can also keep you from pursuing better opportunities, taking risks, and living up to your full potential. In this episode, John and Maari discuss how to train your...
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#35 Quit Your Learned Helplessness
Learn the art of coming to your own rescue. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari unpack learned helplessness and explore how choosing to control what you can will help you realize how powerful, capable, and smart...
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#34 Quit Replacing Instead of Repairing
Before you toss that stained shirt or busted appliance, consider giving it a second life. John and Maari discuss the advantages of repairing and upcycling belongings to maximize their usefulness, save money, and cut...
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#33 Quit Thinking You Can't Fix It
You don’t have to be an accomplished DIYer to take excellent care of your home. Home Repair Lab is the dream of Chris and Mindy Meyers: a place where regular folks can get hands-on instruction on how to repair and...
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#32 Quit Being Afraid To Question Professionals
When your dentist, mechanic, or repair pro makes a recommendation, you’re allowed to ask questions! In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari tackle the fear of questioning professionals to avoid overpaying for services...
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#31 Quit Asking Bad Questions
No one likes being on the receiving end of a disingenuous question -- so why do we all ask them from time to time? In this episode of CMDQ, we’re exploring what makes a good question and how to use them to get to the...
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#30 Quit Forgetting People's Names
Locking in a new colleague’s name can be a challenge -- especially when you meet them as part of a large group. In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari share strategies for having fewer “wait, wait, don’t tell me”...
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#29 Quit Being Bad At Networking w/ Margaret McNab
Networking isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s essential for securing new business opportunities. In this episode, John and Maari explore how to make networking less painful and how to do a better job of putting...
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#28 Quit Being Afraid of Awkwardness
Does the fear of feeling awkward keep you from trying new things, or making new friends? In this episode of CMDQ, John and Maari tackle the fear of awkwardness and explore ways to make peace with life outside your...
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#27 Quit the Job That's Making You Sick
Stress isn’t just a distraction. If it’s not properly managed, it can take a real toll on your physical health. If your high pressure job is nudging you towards burnout, it could be time for a change. Tune in to hear...
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#26 Quit Thinking You're Not Athletic
There’s an athlete in all of us! Professional trainer Bryan Meyer has taken the techniques he used to help NBA star Dwight Howard get game-ready and translated them from regular professionals trying to make progress...
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#25 Quit Not Knowing Your Neighbors
Get to know your neighbors — you never know when you made need their help or they may need yours. John and Maari discuss strategies for getting better acquainted with the folks around you, even if you’ve been passing...
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