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In this interview, Rene Duron slowly pulls back the curtain to reveal some dark and bright moments from his life. To help others who may be facing similar challenges, he chose to be courageous and share his inspirational story of overcoming himself and his suicidal thoughts in the past. Rene shares his personal journey of finding himself, overcoming obstacles, and achieving personal transformation. This episode highlights his motivational story and how he intentionally developed a growth mindset. • His personal transformation is obvious as he shares his journey from struggle to self-discovery and personal success. • Success for Rene didn't just happen. He set himself on fire and launched like a rocket. • Rene's journey reveals to us that overcoming challenges requires a strong internal drive and a high degree of resilience. Rene is a Father, Husband, Disciple, Podcast Editor, and Construction Management Inspector at San Antonio Water System in San Antonio, TX. Today, he's in "sponge mode" soaking up all kinds of knowledge as he intentionally climbs from one level to the next. Don't miss the 2nd episode in the "Real People Getting Real Results!" interview series featuring Rene "the Sponge" Duron interviewed by Mack Story. To watch the video version of this episode, visit the ⁠Blue-Collar Leadership YouTube channel⁠ and look for it within the ⁠"Real People Getting Real Results" playlist⁠.

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This episode was published on March 15, 2024.

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In this interview, Rene Duron slowly pulls back the curtain to reveal some dark and bright moments from his life. To help others who may be facing similar challenges, he chose to be courageous and share his inspirational story of overcoming himself...

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