**Make new friends and discuss a new topic every week - we rotate between big world issues and daily life. This week’s topic:** In the legendary story of *The Odyssey*, the hero survives brutal storms and monsters through sheer grit and clever thinking. Yet, he is also a king with a powerful goddess on his side. This classic journey mirrors a modern dilemma: are we the true authors of our own journey through positive thinking, or are our paths ultimately decided by unearned advantages and environments we've grown up into since childhood? • If mindset is so powerful, why do millions of hardworking, optimistic people remain trapped in a sea of poverty and adversity? • Can external interventions actually help a person if they have a negative mindset? • Where does this inner compass come from - is it inside us, or is it entirely shaped by our childhood environment? *Skip the small talk and join a room of global minds and cosmopolitans for our weekly conversation lounge. Find meaningful and international perspectives on modern culture, relationships, and society. No expertise needed - just an open mind and your life experiences. Come for the perspectives. Stay for the connections.* **🍸 THE VIBE** * **Curated Conversations:** Thoughtful, intriguing, and deep. It's more about our personal journeys and lived experiences, less about academic point-scoring. * **Cinematic Backdrop:** Hosted in a moody lounge perfect for late-night drinks and cozy conversation. * **Fluid Mingling:** A balance of guided group discussions and casual socializing over drinks. * **A Global Collective:** Connect with international graduates, London's creatives, open-minded travelers, etc. **🕒 THE RUN SHEET** * **19:30 – 20:00 \| The Warm Up:** Arrive, grab a cocktail, and chat casually as everyone settles into the lounge.. * **20:00 – 21:30 \| The Discussion Circles:** We move into our hosted conversation circles. We shuffle groups so you meet new faces. * **21:30 – Late \| The After\-Chat:** Shift t

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