Sep 7, 2023

Gravitate Towards Your Strengths and Follow Your Passions, Laurie Barkman on My Worst Investment Ever

Laurie on My Worst Investment Ever

In this episode, Laurie opens up to Andrew Stotz about her personal journey, sharing her worst investment ever: not investing her time in building her own business sooner.

Join us as Laurie reflects on her valuable lessons, emphasizing the importance of making quick decisions and trusting your instincts. She reminds us never to hesitate to pivot or move away from endeavors that don’t add value to our lives.

Inspirational and insightful, Laurie Barkman’s Worst Investment Ever encourages us to gravitate toward our strengths and passions while staying true to our entrepreneurial spirit. Tune in for this candid conversation, and let Laurie’s wisdom guide you toward your own path to success.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csZyj8Vj7N4

 

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Website: https://myworstinvestmentever.com/

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