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Growing Up in the Middle East as an American
10:01 - 27:18 (17:16)
The speaker shares his experiences of living in the Middle East during his childhood, including the influence of American culture, the civil war, and the evacuation of his family from Lebanon. He also discusses the importance of being self-reliant as an entrepreneur.
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The podcast host shares her experiences of growing up in the Middle East during the 1950s, where Americans were known for contributing without any strings attached, unlike the French and British colonial powers.
10:01 - 18:54 (08:53)
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The podcast host shares her experiences of growing up in the Middle East during the 1950s, where Americans were known for contributing without any strings attached, unlike the French and British colonial powers. She talks about the civil war in Lebanon and the display of the US sixth fleet to restore peace.
ChapterGrowing Up in the Middle East as an American
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The main lessons learned from being an entrepreneur during war time are that you have to do it yourself, think of everything, and don't expect a day off, unlike a job holder.
18:54 - 27:18 (08:23)
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The main lessons learned from being an entrepreneur during war time are that you have to do it yourself, think of everything, and don't expect a day off, unlike a job holder. Being a draftable American during the Vietnam War heavily influenced decisions and opportunities for entrepreneurship.