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Nov 14, 2022Liked by Josh Gondelman

I suspect it is a wonderful thing to be Josh's friend in real life. This is a lovely next-best-thing.

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I have always admired your energy and enthusiasm for pep talks! Thank you for being a positive force of nature!!

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Nov 14, 2022Liked by Josh Gondelman

Awesome first go. Makes a happier Monday. It would be so great if when I choose listen it could be your voice instead of a computer.

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I love this newsletter. And if you ever want a pep talk, just email me. ✌🏽

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Nov 14, 2022Liked by Josh Gondelman

josh you are an utter delight.

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Whoohoo! This was as wonderful as I knew it would be. Congratulations.

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Nov 14, 2022Liked by Josh Gondelman

#1! Let’s gooo!

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I love the format, Josh! It would be fun to include a weekly pump-up jam if it’s relevant.

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First, I want to thank Twitter for recommending this to me!! It’s wonderful!!!

Second - Niko - omg I felt the same way until I accepted a co-writing book contract with another local writer. This guy has published like 50 books!! The first time I saw his writing…. It gave me all the confidence I needed. There is no reason I wouldn’t get published if he has.

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very happy you're doing this, josh!

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I enjoyed reading all that, Josh! Thank you. Have a great day!

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"Your near misses aren’t finite, like marbles in a jar labeled 'CHANCES.' They are more like bricks you’re putting down one at a time so your eventual success is as sturdy as possible!" Josh, I love this! I want to frame this somewhere in my office. I know this is a place for pep talks and not advice, but I still think that Dear Sugar and Ask Polly would probably be really delighted to sit next to you on an airplane and exchange advice-related thoughts, while you enjoy your tray tables together!

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Wonderful!

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This was great Josh! I loved the jar of marbles/bricks for foundation analogy. I'm looking forward to reading these going forward and getting a boost from them. And your recent appearance on AFE was hilarious as usual. Thanks for creating this!

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