Our Christmas Episode with Michael Woodward

Our Christmas Episode with Michael Woodward

Update: 2018-12-25

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We want to wish you a very merry Christmas. Christmas is a great time to remember the importance of celebration in our lives as entrepreneurs, dreamers, and idea makers. Often we get caught up in the responsibilities, checklists, obligations, and grind of the journey and we forget to celebrate. We need to celebrate more. It needs to be a part of our journey in chasing dreams. Celebrating reminds us of the gifts, breakthroughs, milestones, and achievements that propel us towards the future. Our challenge to you today is to stop and celebrate the journey you are on.

Today's episode is sponsored by Flocksy and OpprotunityInChina.com

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The Power of Perseverance with Michael Woodward

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The Power of Video with Javier Mercedes

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The Power of Community with Michael Woodward

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The Athlete's Lifestyle with Deena Kastor

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Entrepreneurial Risk with Rana Gujral

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Building Brands with Steve Trayner

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The Art of Innovation and Invention with Michael Woodward

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Missions that Move You with Beth Guckenberger

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The Business and Creation of Music with Adam Miller

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Finding Your Voice with Eric Nevins

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The Power of Identity with Rock Thomas

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How to succeed in business with Jim Beach

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The Art of Luthiery with Stuart Day

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The Entrepreneur's Adventure with Phoebe Mroczek

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Erwin McManus on The Way of the Warrior

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The Power of Wonder with Michael Woodward

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Decentralizing Journalism with Matthew Iles

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The Power of Boredom with Michael Woodward

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Urban Farming in New York City with Ben Flanner

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Why jumbleThink with Michael Woodward

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