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240. How to Handle Setbacks, Failures, and Disappointments

August 02, 2024

When it comes to going after big goals like losing weight and keeping it off or running a faster marathon, it is pretty much a guarantee that you will experience setbacks, failures and disappointments.


There’s no such thing as success without some level of setbacks and challenges along the way.


The problem is that when most people experience these setbacks, they tend to see them as insurmountable obstacles, and oftentimes, they lead to giving up.


So today on the podcast, how to handle setbacks, failures, and disappointments so you can get back on track and accomplish all of your goals.


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