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Fail Forward: Stories Behind the Success

GCET Podcast

Release Date: 06/20/2025

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Tune in to hear:

·         Why failing forward matters

·         How to care for your body and mind during exams

·         Ways to turn academic missteps into stepping stones

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier