Often times, when we get inspired, we start something new, make a change, do something awesome, only to have it fall by the wayside when things get tough, or boring, or routine. How do we maintain our focus and not lost that initial spark? Rachel took the ultimate chance by marrying Rabbi Akiva on the very distant hope that he would become a great scholar. How did she keep going even when he disappeared for twenty-four years, left her with nothing, and gave her no help? Find out in this week's podcast.

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