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The Survivors Club by Ben Sherwood — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Survivors Club

by Ben Sherwood

Why some people survive plane crashes, illness and catastrophe: research, stories and a survivor-type profile. Journalistic and encouraging.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Survivors act fast and decisively.
  2. Faith and purpose help.
  3. Most people freeze; train not to.

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Who survives, and how.

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