In this episode Lee & Pedro discuss:

• Finding comfort in change and transition

• Commitment to a dream driving huge decisions

• The dangers of being blinded by ego

• Seeking growth in discomfort

• Advice for those stuck and looking for fulfilment

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Pedro Couto Lopes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pedro-couto-lopes/

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Episode highlights:

“That's a key trait that stayed with me - I'm actually quite comfortable in being able to move. Change and transition, I don't see necessarily as a challenge.” - 6:20 - Pedro Couto Lopes

“At the age of 14, I started really finding a new creative avenue. I was starting to draw more, and my parents saw my interest in drawing, so they said, ‘Why don't we take you to a painting class?’, so that was the impetus.” - 7:25 - Pedro Couto Lopes

“You need determination to follow through on what you want to achieve and what you think is the objective that you want to meet. So it's really committing to where you want to go, and choosing to single mindedly focus on that.” - 15:10 - Pedro Couto Lopes

“I always had great moments riding bikes as a teenager, as a child. I really needed that kind of connection again. So I pursued that, I wanted to use the bike to reconnect with those happy memories that I had of being a teenager and enjoying time on the bike.” - 28:30 - Pedro Couto Lopes

“Don’t let your ego overshadow where the business needs to go, and really stress test your idea before you turn it into a business.” - 38:45 - Pedro Couto Lopes

“Success is deeply personal and subjective, and for me it now means being calm, being at peace with my inner self, and that’s enough.” - 52:45 - Pedro Couto Lopes

“Nothing is certain, change is inevitable - be aware that you need to adapt to new circumstances and new people that come into your life.” - 59:05 - Pedro Couto Lopes

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