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Yesterday’s logic: When identity becomes a trap

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Is your "system" holding you back? This week on The Jabber, we look at the fall of Ruben Amorim and the rise of Michael Carrick to discuss a vital life lesson: adaptability. Whether you’re a lifelong Chelsea fan or just trying to navigate a changing workplace, learning when to ditch yesterday’s logic is the key to surviving the turbulence.
27 Jan 11PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Society & Culture

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