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Oct 6
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Les Brown: “When Things Go Wrong, Don’t ...

SEAN CROXTON
About this episode

Les Brown shares the raw truth about setbacks, failure, and comeback power. With stories of divorce, loss, illness, and betrayal, he illustrates how life knocks us down — but also how we can rise again. His message: own your dream, stop making excuses, and refuse to stay “parked” in mediocrity. Through perseverance, self-belief, and persistence, you can transform hardship into fuel for greatness.


Source: You Were Born to be Extraordinary - Les Brown - Part 2 
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