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Episode Synopsis
Episode Description: In this episode, I share the story of the exam that freed me, my first time in London, and the deep questions I still face about the future — should I stay close to family in Algeria, or chase knowledge and growth abroad? Along the way, I explore Robert Cialdini’s principle of reciprocation from his book Influence, and how it shapes the way we give, belong, and build our lives.Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Passing the exam & the feeling of freedom 07:00 – Lessons from London: Belonging, growth, and inspiration 15:23 – Influence 27:00 Reciprocation: What giving and receiving really mean 39:50 – One last Letter38:00 – Closing thoughts and gratitudeSources Mentioned:Robert B. Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Chapter on Reciprocation)Personal notes & lettersFollow me on Social Media:On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dounia-debbah-5ba3b720b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dounia_dbh_bip?igsh=cXJidTd3cGxjcDdy&utm_source=qrOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@douniadbhbip?_t=8oldi9r0xcr&_r=1On Youtube: https://youtube.com/@chasingmyheropodcast-l5x?si=H1ZZGH5rb87qDMdx
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