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Paper Trails - Season 3 Episode 14: Four Thousand Weeks| Featuring Shuayb

Season 3, Ep. 14

In this episode of the Inspyre Podcast, Mohamed and our special guest Shuayb from Pivot2tech discuss the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman. The book sheds light on the idea that we only have a limited number of weeks in our lives, and how we can make the most of them by focusing on what truly matters.

The conversation centers around the challenges of changing careers and making a change in your life. Shuayb shares his own personal journey of pivoting from a career in finance to running a bootcamp called Pivot2Tech, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Tune in to hear their insightful conversation about the power of taking control of your life and making the most of your time. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on our latest episodes and connect with us on social media!


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