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Reader,

You may not have realized I was even gone, but it’s been five months since my last podcast aired. I explain why in today’s episode of You Were Made for This.

But I am back today with a story that illustrates a little-used listening principle. It’s an example of the less is more concept.

​Click here to listen in.

If nothing else, the story is going to make you smile.

Until next time, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.*

John Certalic

*The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene 2

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April 25th, 2026|Categories: Blog|

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Reader, Today’s episode of 'You Were Made for This is about the blessings that come from listening to another person's story. It all started with a visit to a museum, followed by Dinner in Savannah, Georgia A conversation with a woman headed to Hollywood Helping someone who lost critical files on his computer Click here to hear what happened and the blessings that followed. Until next week, I wish you all the joy that you can wish.* John Certalic The Merchant of Venice, Act III, scene 2

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