# Don’t Quit! You’re Closer to Success Than You Think | The Stan Lee Story

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Podcast: [Evan Carmichael - Believe: Unlocking Your True Potential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/evan-carmichael-believe-unlocking-your-true-potential-7782439)
Published: 2026-06-29T01:30:00+00:00
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