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Why Running From Your Problems Is Not Always an Option Author and entrepreneur Gabby Bernstein shares her unique perspective on overcoming trauma and having a mindset that empowers you to recover.

By David Meltzer

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On this episode of The Playbook, New York Times bestselling author Gabby Bernstein enlightened entrepreneur, and international speaker, provides her insights on:

  • What happens in our lives when we are brave enough to go to "the places that scare us" [0:59].
  • How trauma can impair our brain's ability to process information and make the right decisions [2:07].
  • Why committing to feeling better is the first step to recovery from any setback life hands you [8:10].
  • The single best piece of advice for dealing with today's uncertain climate [20:30].

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David Meltzer

Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, Speaker, Author and Business Coach

David Meltzer, co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and host of Entrepreneur's podcast, “The Playbook”, is a Top 100 Business Coach, global public speaker and three-time international best-selling author who has been honored by Variety as “Sports Humanitarian of the Year”.

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