Lightbulb Moment 22: Why exam results don’t determine your success, with founder of The Pig Hotels, Robin Hutson OBE

The lead up to receiving exam results really can be one of the most anxious times in our lives, and often it's the same for our children — but why? 

In just ten minutes, hear Holly’s own experiences of exam failure and get some real perspective on why school education is only a chapter in our lives. This week, Holly gets thinking about the many opportunities out there for each and every one of us depending on our strengths and abilities, and it might just help you, too. 

Taken from her conversation with Robin Hutson OBE, hospitality connoisseur and founder of The Pig Hotel collection, this short clip is of Robin's heart-wrenching letter to his younger self. It spans his own experience with exams and offers key pieces of advice he wished he'd known as a young man when it comes to looking beyond school, and following your passion. 

You can listen to Robin Hutson’s full episode here. 

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