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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 3 MIN

From Fear to Flight: Spark, Struggle & Breakthrough with Lachie Smart

from Why'd You Think You Could Do That? · host Sam Penny

At just 18 years old, Lachie Smart became the youngest person to fly solo around the world. But the real story isn’t the record he broke — it’s how he faced fear, doubt, and near disaster and still kept moving forward.In this short Spark > Struggle > Breakthrough episode, Sam Penny helps you take Lachie’s lessons and apply them to your own life. You’ll complete three simple but powerful prompts:Spark: “I want to… I am going to…”Struggle: “I am afraid that…”Breakthrough: “Even though I am afraid of… I will… anyway.”By the end, you’ll have your own map to bravery — and the next step towards your impossible goal.🔥 Don’t miss the full interview with Lachie Smart, dropping this Thursday on Why’d You Think You Could Do That? You’ll hear the full story of how an ordinary teenager from the Sunshine Coast took on a dream the world thought was impossible.👉 If this episode sparked something in you, share it with a friend who needs that same push. 👉 And be sure to subscribe to Why’d You Think You Could Do That? on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — because the next story could be the spark you need.

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At just 18 years old, Lachie Smart became the youngest person to fly solo around the world. But the real story isn’t the record he broke — it’s how he faced fear, doubt, and near disaster and still kept moving forward.In this short Spark > Struggle...

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