On today's episode, you'll learn the winning formula for creating your own serendipitous opportunities.

Whether you're a 20-year-old looking to start a new job, or a 60-year-old moving into a new industry…

The practical advice and powerful perspectives in this conversation will help you build your network and increase your opportunities.

Eric Koester, a serial entrepreneur and investor, joins Andrea on the podcast today and breaks down the value of creating the right project and how to turn that project into pivotal moments that can change the trajectory of your entire career.

Eric is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University, the author of Super Mentors, and the founder of one of the fastest-growing private education companies in the United States, Manuscripts.com. If you've been wondering how to increase your 'opportunity surface area,' Eric's insights will help you do just that.

Tune in to the next episode of This Magic Life on September 18th to hear financial wizard Kate Northrup share how learning to listen to her intuition in her 20's led her to find true love and abundance in her life.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

03:57 Eric shares a pivotal moment at a conference that changed his entire career journey
05:50 Why it's important to pick substantive projects that align with your passion
07:47 How writing a book shifted how people perceived Eric and his work
10:18 How Eric's intuition has shown up for him throughout his career and life
14:43 The importance of challenging what you're afraid of

15:50 Eric defines the term mentor and why mentoring is critical in life success

17:58 How to figure out what the right projects are for you

22:00 How creating the right project or working with the right mentor can change everything

28:26 Does casting a wide net open doors to new opportunities?

31:36 Eric shares his top advice to attract more serendipity into your life

35:!0 Andrea reveals the one thing that sets students she's mentored apart from each other
37:27 The secret to the magic Eric has experienced in his life and career so far

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