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Alexander the Great was military commander, king of macedon from 336 to 323 bc. Alexander III of Macedon, most commonly known as Alexander the Great, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He succeeded his father Philip II to the throne in 336 BC at the age of 20, and spent most of his reign conducting a lengthy military campaign throughout Asia and Egypt. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back

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