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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Comparison is a struggle that everyone deals with without even realizing. In this podcast I will explain ways to change your mindset around comparison. Only focus on your own progress your own mindset. Use comparison to motivate yourself instead of bashing yourself.  Send a text ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Comparison is a struggle that everyone deals with without even realizing. In this podcast I will explain ways to change your mindset around comparison. Only focus on your own progress your own mindset. Use comparison to motivate yourself instead of bashing yourself. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2383374/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Comparison is a struggle that everyone deals with without even realizing. In this podcast I will explain ways to change your mindset around comparison. Only focus on your own progress your own mindset. Use comparison to motivate yourself instead of bashing yourself. </p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2383374/open_sms">Send a text</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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