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title: What Do You Want Out of Life? A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters
description: In this episode, Robert Powell sits down with Professor Valerie Tiberius guides listeners in reflecting on their goals through a philosophical lens.
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# What Do You Want Out of Life? A Philosophical Guide to Figuring Out What Matters

 February 02, 2023 Admin

In this episode, Robert Powell sits down with Professor Valerie Tiberius, the author of "What Do You Want Out of Life?" Professor Tiberius guides listeners in reflecting on their goals through a philosophical lens, providing a roadmap for a lifetime of purposeful self-discovery.

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