In this episode of Time, Fuel, and Money, we explore a question that quietly drives many of our interactions:
Are you hunting—or being hunted?
We unpack the subtle pressure to perform, network, and “put yourself out there” in business and life, and how it can pull us away from authenticity. Deborah opens the conversation with reflections on relationship-building in a world driven by optics. Vassili dives into the biology of trust, nervous system regulation, and the nonverbal cues we often ignore. Karim shares why he enters every meeting aiming to make one real friend—and why that’s enough.
💭 We explore:
- How “survival mode” shows up in meetings, pitches, and conferences
- Why vulnerability can be your sharpest tool for connection
- What it really means to trust—and be trusted—in a transactional world
- Why slowing down might actually unlock more opportunity than chasing every lead
This episode is a reminder: You don’t need to hunt. You just need to show up, grounded and real.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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