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Esli Velez Perez, a UPS driver and co-host of the Teamsters Local 533 podcast, joins the Larzcast.
Esli shares his journey from considering law school and law enforcement to becoming a UPS driver. They discuss the challenges of the job, including high stop counts and the pressure to work quickly. Esli also talks about his passion for representing the Teamsters and spreading knowledge through his podcast. He shares his experience of immigrating from Mexico and the importance of pursuing dreams. Esli also reveals his multilingual abilities, including speaking Spanish, English, French, and Italian. In this conversation, Esli and Larz discuss various topics including social media, podcasting, mentors, and the importance of mindset. Esli shares his experience with using Twitter and Instagram, as well as his involvement in podcasting and running the Teamsters 533 Instagram account. He talks about the importance of constantly learning and having a positive mindset. Esli also mentions the influence of his uncles as mentors and the impact they had on his perspective. The conversation touches on work-life balance in different countries and the need to prioritize time and invest it wisely. They conclude by discussing video games and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share their experiences.KeywordsUPS, Teamsters, podcast, challenges, job, stop counts, pressure, representation, immigration, dreams, multilingual, social media, podcasting, mentors, mindset, learning, Instagram, Twitter, Teamsters, work-life balance, video games.
Takeaways
Esli Velez Perez shares his journey from considering law school and law enforcement to becoming a UPS driver.
The job of a UPS driver comes with challenges, including high stop counts and pressure to work quickly.
Esli is passionate about representing the Teamsters and spreading knowledge through his podcast.
He immigrated from Mexico and believes in the importance of pursuing dreams.
Esli is multilingual, speaking Spanish, English, French, and Italian. Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter can be used for personal and professional purposes.
Podcasting requires dedication and scheduling can be a challenge.
Having mentors who provide guidance and support can be invaluable.
Having a positive mindset and taking responsibility for one's actions can lead to personal growth and success.
Different countries have different approaches to work-life balance.
Time is a valuable resource that should be invested wisely.
Video games can be a source of entertainment and enjoyment.
The Challenges of Being a UPS Driver
Work-Life Balance and Time Management
"Teamsters Local 533"
"If God woke you up today, you have no excuse to go and chase your dreams"
"Whenever somebody says you can't do it because they're just talking to themselves they don't really mean you can't do it They just don't have the balls to do what you're doing"
"You remember just think about this way right Larz if you knew when you were gonna die would you live your life different?"
Chapters
00:00 Personal Experiences and Stories
23:34 Navigating the Social Media Landscape
25:46 The Journey of Podcasting and Mentorship
28:53 Balancing Work and Life: A Mindset Shift
32:26 The Power of Positive Thinking and Emotional Intelligence
41:18 Gaming and a Shout-Out to UPSers