S3E3 | Stephen McGown "Being yourself makes you live a gratifying life"
Description
Stephen was abducted by Al Qaeda and held hostage in Mali for almost 6 years. He is currently the longest held surviving Al Qaeda hostage in the world.
He learnt how to stay alive; remain positive and be present when everything was stacked against him. Uncertain as to whether he would ever be released or die in the expanse of the Sahara, he made a decision to not let his situation get the better of him. He decided to rather hold onto hope and take control of his attitude.
Stephen was finally released in August 2017.
Stephen shares how he tried swallowing his British passport to save himself, and how it was easy to appreciate even the crickets in the bush when you have nothing. All these led him to change his lens on how he views life. Listen to this podcast for inspiration.
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