Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim

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🗓️ 12 February 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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"Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass," says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience emigrating from Iran as a child, Banikarim shares how her search for belonging led her to realize that community can help each of us overcome life's hurdles.

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