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Doug Fleener

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Doug Fleener is the author of Start With What If: Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth and The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life).

After rebuilding his life from addiction, Doug discovered how small, intentional shifts can create lasting change—in your career, relationships, and everyday life.

His simple approach—Pause. Question. Go.—helps people see new perspectives and act on what truly matters.

Known as The What If Coach, Doug’s work and writing remind us that real growth often begins in ordinary moments. You’re one action away. Starting today.

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	The Day Makes the Year (Makes a Life): Transform your work and life with One-Day Success 4.40 avg rating — 10 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Profitable Retailer: 56 surprisingly simple and effective lessons to boost your sales and profits 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Start With What If: Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Thanks to everyone who’s entered the Start With What If giveaway. I’m thrilled with how many readers are interested. I’m looking forward to sharing this book with early readers when it launches on January 6.

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Heart Life Music: A New York Times Bestselling Memoir from the Beloved Country Music Star

by Kenny Chesney

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Doug Fleener liked Bianca's review of Start With What If: Weekly Questions to Spark Immediate Change and Growth: "Start With What If is an easy but powerful read that I ended up finishing in one sitting, simply to see what questions would spark something new for me. I love the core concept of reframing “what if” questions, especially the shift from imagining wha" Read more of this review »
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Doug Fleener finished reading The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee in Readers' Favorite Audiobook, Readers' Favorite Nonfiction	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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