# The Visualization Trick That Made Jim Carrey A Millionaire

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Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-07-20T12:30:00+00:00
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