{"api_version": 1, "episode_id": "ep_passion_struck_with_john_r_miles_4e4dd7a6c768", "title": "How Do You Design a Meaningful Life | Bill Burnett & Dave Evans - EP 755", "podcast": "Passion Struck with John R. 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You just need to start building it.", "speaker": "Dave Evans"}, {"text": "You don't have to find your life. 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