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Jan 14, 2023Liked by Leo Ariel

Happy birthday, young man! ENJOY!!

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:)

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Leo I loved this format! What a beautiful opportunity to get valuable insight from people you admire all while sharing it with the rest of us too. I know this is a stacked list of Karena and Azul are part of. Azul’s long answer was totally worth the click!

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Oh my gosh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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Thanks Michelle! I'm glad you found value. And yes, totally agree!! Azul's answer is **definitely** work the click:

https://justpaste.it/b4yad

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What a cool idea. Everyone writes about the personal board of directors but so few people do it in a way that you can take away from like this. Happy Birthday!

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Haha I made that connection to “personal board of directors” too. Yeah, it’s like “I have something good to share -- Why not make it public?” Thanks Charlie!

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You’re only 23? It feels like wisdom pours out of you with every newsletter. I love the curiosity you have for life and learning. It was inspiring to read about who inspires you. Loved this!

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Thanks Eric! I read a lot and listen a lot and talk to a lot of people — it’s where I get my wisdom from. :-) But the insight 💡that makes me different — is that I recognize people see things in different ways. Things that may work for one may not work for another, etc.. In this issue, I chose a 3/2 balance of masculine and feminine influences. I think the combination is what makes a person whole — at least for me :) And is why I’m able to relate to wide range of people.

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Happy birthday Leo! I was already a fan of you taking the leap to travel for a year but at age 22/23? Even more impressive. Your future self will thank you for doing this. Also wish I would have started writing at your age. Cheers!

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Cheers Arman! Thank you for the kind words

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Jan 14, 2023Liked by Leo Ariel

Happy birthday Leo 🥳 This is beautiful! I really love “borrow from your future self.” However, I think you are doing that already 😎

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Love you Shivali!! Thank you. I am excited what the new year will bring 🥳🚀

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Jan 14, 2023·edited Jan 14, 2023Liked by Leo Ariel

Happy Birthday travelling Leo! It is fun to travel vicariously alongside you. I wish you a year of adventure and exploration. You have shown that you have courage to take on challenges.

I am honoured to make this list, with such esteemed company Ako, Len. Nice to meet you Gidon. And of course, the full read from Azul. This is loaded with timeless advice:

- "You can always make another dollar. You can't make another moment. Spend your time wisely."

- "Attention is the most valuable currency in the world"

- "Embrace how wide the world is and how deep your heart is!"

- "Write a journal every day with 10 things you like."

A list and post card worthy of sharing with my own kids.

Our interaction has gone both ways. Getting to know you makes me a better mother. My kids and I owe you a debt of gratitude!

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Happy birthdayyyyyy Leo! Catch up soon!!

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Yessss!! Thank you Anh ❤️

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Happy belated birthday, Leo! You are living a dream. Cheers to you, and I hope you have a terrific year ahead

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Thank you Rachael!

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"You can always make another dollar. You can’t make another moment."

Damn, that's beautiful.

Happy belated birthday, Leo!!

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Gracias Sandra!

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Happy Birthday, Leo! :)

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What a great idea for this post Leo. It was very engaging to hear the answers of each of your chosen people. The investment you're making in yourself with your travel and this kind of thoughtful engagement with the world and writing about it is very inspiring. Happy Birthday.

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Thank you Rick! I’m happy you like the format. And I’m even more happy that we’ve gotten to connect in recent months. I hope you’re well :-)

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Me too. Thanks Leo.

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