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You've got this

By Winning - 07/12/2025 22:00

Today, I practiced a presentation in the work toilet mirror. When it was time to present, I accidentally repeated my “mirror pep talk” out loud: “You are powerful. You are unstoppable.” My coworkers stared like I was summoning spirits before a spreadsheet. FML

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Yudith 25

Monday 8 December 2025 18:48

I'd listen way better to any presentation if it started by telling me that I am powerful and unstoppable.

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Yudith 25

Monday 8 December 2025 18:48

I'd listen way better to any presentation if it started by telling me that I am powerful and unstoppable.

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