Assaiante: Smartphones are the seventh gate to hell for young people
Paul Assaiante · Paul Assaiante: Learning to Face Your Fears · Dec 12, 2023 · at 46:23
Paul Assaiante explains why he believes modern college students struggle with mental health and fear of failure.
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“The cell phone is the seventh gate to hell. There's no question in my mind, because everything is perfect.”
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