4 | The Snowball Effect

An episode of the So You Think You Can Lead? podcast, hosted by JedSpeaks, titled "4 | The Snowball Effect" was published on July 5, 2020 and runs 12 minutes.

July 5, 2020 ·12m · So You Think You Can Lead?

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When we let fear stop us from pursuing our goals, not only do we lose the opportunity to fulfill our dreams, but also the opportunity to learn and grow along the way. This first part of this episode features the story of Pejman Nozad, who arrived in the US with nothing but $700 and how he became one of the most successful venture capitalists in Silicon Valley.

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When we let fear stop us from pursuing our goals, not only do we lose the opportunity to fulfill our dreams, but also the opportunity to learn and grow along the way. This first part of this episode features the story of Pejman Nozad, who arrived in the US with nothing but $700 and how he became one of the most successful venture capitalists in Silicon Valley.

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