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How the 'Mom Test' Can Help You Cut Through B.S. and Find Important Answers This simple question can make complex issues seem much more straightforward.

By Jordan Harbinger

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On this episode of The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan Harbinger speaks with infectious disease specialist and Superbugs: The Race to Stop an Epidemic author Dr. Matt McCarthy about a simple test that one of Dr. McCarthy's patients used to discover whether a product was really worth the medical risk. Can you use a similar test in your own business to cut through the noise and find quick, actionable answers to difficult questions?

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Jordan Harbinger

Creator, The Jordan Harbinger Show

Jordan Harbinger is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk-show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. He has hosted a Top 50 iTunes podcast for over 12 years and receives over five million downloads per month, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world. On The Jordan Harbinger Show, Jordan deconstructs the playbooks of the most successful people on earth and shares their strategies, perspectives, and practical insights with the rest of us.

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