#140 A Doer Will Always Outperform A Thinker.
Episode Date: April 29, 2026You think way more than you do… and that's a problem. While you're sitting there planning, researching, and perfecting your strategy, someone less qua...
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139 episodes transcribedYou think way more than you do… and that's a problem. While you're sitting there planning, researching, and perfecting your strategy, someone less qua...
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