# 4080: 10 Habits Holding You Back From Success by Brian Tracy on Breaking Bad Habits

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Podcast: [Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-living-daily-personal-development-and-self-improvement-217043)
Published: 2026-07-11T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 673

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