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#729: Legendary Actor Scott Glenn — How to Be Super Fit at 85, Lessons from Marlon Brando, How to Pursue Your Purpose, The Art of Serendipity, Stories of Gunslingers, and More

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Seizing Opportunities through Unconventional Paths

Lack of self-confidence led to an unexpected opportunity in Apocalypse Now where the speaker was offered a role based on his unconventional skills, not his acting experience. Despite being initially offered a smaller role, the speaker requested to be in the end of the movie to learn from the greatest American actor, Marlon Brando, showcasing the belief in learning through experiential opportunities rather than traditional methods.

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