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🗓️ 29 October 2025
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In this "Lessons" episode, Alex Banayan, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and author of The Third Door, unpacks the transformative power of mentorship and mindset in shaping success. Through the remarkable story of how Steven Spielberg became Hollywood’s youngest director, Banayan explores how courage, persistence, and genuine connection can open impossible doors. Learn how finding the right mentor can redefine your path, why belief often precedes achievement, and how surrounding yourself with possibility can change what you think you’re capable of.
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