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Be patient and always look for opportunities to explore the world.
Be patient and always look for opportunities to explore the world.
Today’s featured bestselling author is a father, husband, retired Senior Foreign Service Officer, Global Development Executive, and International Adventurer, Allan "Alonzo" Wind. Allan and I talk about his book, “Andean Adventures: An Unexpected Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Discovery Across Three Countries”, being a part of the Peace Corps, and more!!
Key Thing’s You’ll Learn:
Why he joined the Peace Corps and what he gained from it.
What is it like raising a family overseas.
How he Overcame the "Ugly American" Presence Overseas.
The 3 major leadership skills he picked Up from the Peace Corps.
Allan’s Site: https://enableennoble.net
Allan’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/A.-J.-Alonzo-Wind/e/B08GXV3HV1?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
The opening track of this episode is titled “Light Wind” by MadXRuler. Click the following link to hear the full track and financially support the artist. https://madxruler.bandcamp.com/track/light-wind
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