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Mar 2024
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Remember That Not Getting What You Want ...

Danny Ballan
About this episode
Explore the Dalai Lama's surprising quote: "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." Discover how to find opportunity in unexpected outcomes.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/dalai-lama-on-disappointment-hidden-blessings/

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