Episode Description:

In this episode, I share the story of the exam that freed me, my first time in London, and the deep questions I still face about the future — should I stay close to family in Algeria, or chase knowledge and growth abroad? Along the way, I explore Robert Cialdini’s principle of reciprocation from his book Influence, and how it shapes the way we give, belong, and build our lives.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Passing the exam & the feeling of freedom

07:00 – Lessons from London: Belonging, growth, and inspiration

15:23 – Influence

27:00 Reciprocation: What giving and receiving really mean

39:50 – One last Letter

38:00 – Closing thoughts and gratitude

Sources Mentioned:

• Robert B. Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion (Chapter on Reciprocation)
• Personal notes & letters

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