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August 29, 2024 39 mins

“I don’t think you have to sacrifice your confidence, or your wit, or your intelligence, or God forbid your masculinity at the door simply because you're being fun and gregarious.” – Scot McKay

Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, entrepreneur, world-class dating coach, adventure traveler, and co-founder of X & Y Communications, Scot McKay. Scot and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, his transformative journey from a challenging first marriage to becoming a successful dating coach, the importance of being social post-COVID, and tons more!!!


Key Things You’ll Learn:

What the 1st rule of improv is and how it creates engaging conversations

The role that improvisation plays in enhancing social skills and interactions

Why it pays to have a sense of curiosity and adventure

Scot’s top 3 lessons learned from running a successful podcast


Scot’s Site: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/

Scot’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AT8DS5M/allbooks

Scot’s Podcast, “The Mountaintop Podcast for Men”: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/episode-275-success-secrets/

The “Yes, And…” Audio Program: https://programs.deservewhatyouwant.com/yesand/


The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/

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