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π Hi! I'm Dan. I help makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives find the clarity and motivation to get their work out into the world. If that sounds good, let's go! π Hi Reader, Why do we do hard things? Why do we have this urge β compulsion even! β to make things that have feeling in them? Where does that come from? And what should we do with it? I dive into these complex questions today on the podcast with my guest Raj Lulla. Raj is a friend and author of the book the Caring Place. And this is the third episode of a build-in-public style series we've been doing on his book launch. The topic is rich and relevant to anyone who's made something that matters, wants to make things that matter, or wants to make a difference in the world. Listen in while we try to answer this difficult question: why do we do what we do? Listen in here: https://themeaningmovement.com/hard-thingsβ
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Hi! π I'm Dan. I write for entrepreneurs who want to harness AI without losing their humanity. Join 10,000+ readers who are learning to combine cutting-edge technology with emotional intelligence, building businesses that serve life, not consume it. Raw insights, practical strategies, and real talk about the journey ahead.
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