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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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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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