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Jan 2024
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The 20s stories #3 - Daring and reaching...

Jacqueline & Christina
About this episode

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” – Robert F. Kennedy


Join Christina and Jacquie for an insightful discussion with Lynn Mansour, a fellow classmate from HEC Paris. This episode is centered around the themes of audacity, purpose discovery, and confronting challenges.

  • How can we improve our ability to handle failure effectively?
  • What strategies can we employ to progressively enhance our comfort level in confronting challenges?
  • What is the paramount significance of consistency and vision in our pursuits?


Explore the benefits of adopting a patient and flexible approach to draw nearer to your goals. Understand the significance of people orientation across various industries and the crucial role of embracing constructive criticism in fostering professional growth.


“Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe


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Christina & Jacquie


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