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Instead of a word that would magically bring us success, Lisa and I made a pact that we’d hold each other accountable.
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Author: Torah Bontrager
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This is Tool #4 out of 5. I had to sort through my traumas every step of the way, and handwriting made it possible for me to find clues that typing simply couldn’t.
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