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Setting the Bar

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A Newsletter About Preparing Kids and Families to Thrive and Self-Actualize in a World of Temptation, Distraction, and Confusion.

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About Shane Trotter

Author of Setting the Bar: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Era of Distraction, Dependency, and Entitlement. I write about raising antifragile young-adults with the skills to thrive and self-actualize. Carry the fire! Meet the moment!

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