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Denise Cesare didn’t offer a framework or a clever phrase. She offered a truth born from lived experience: “Always look for a glimmer of light.” This conversation is not about forced optimism. It’s about staying present in real darkness, trusting intuition, and noticing what remains when everything else feels uncertain.

In Episode 290 of Paper Napkin Wisdom, Andrew Safnauer shares his guiding principle: *“Find your way over the wall.”* For Andrew, walls aren’t barriers — they’re opportunities to problem-solve with resilience and creativity. He reminds us that persistence, adaptability, and leadership are built through obstacles, not in their absence. Challenges don’t signal the end; they invite us to climb, reroute, or redefine the path forward.

Unlock the power of questions with Boaz Ashkenazy: Insights on curiosity, AI, and leadership from Paper Napkin Wisdom Episode 212.