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September 17, 2025 42 mins

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Scott MacGregor is the Publisher & Editor-In-Chief, Outlier Magazine, Founder, The Outlier Project, Founder & CEO, SomethingNew LLC, 4x Author of the “Standing O!” Series and Record 8x Winner of the American Business Award for Innovation.

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Quick Episode Summary:

In this episode, Scott MacGregor shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the founder of the Outlier Project, a community dedicated to making a positive impact. He discusses the importance of recognizing opportunities, building meaningful connections, and embracing the duality of life. 

Scott emphasizes that every day is a special occasion and encourages listeners to show up differently to achieve success. 

He also shares insights on how to navigate life's challenges and the significance of living authentically.
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🌟 Torch Takeaways:

  • Your potential isn’t fixed at birth—it’s shaped by the choices you make every day.
  • Variety is the spice of life; burst your own bubble and seek out people with different backgrounds.
  • Regret stings more than risk. Don’t give others veto power over your dreams.
  • Take the stairs—there’s no elevator to success!

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Chapters:

00:00 Encounter with Barry Manilow

05:37 "Impact Over Accolades"

08:47 "Success: Choice Over Talent"

10:37 Embrace Creative Freedom

13:40 Launching Successful Magazine Instinctively

18:53 "Building Genuine Relationships"

23:12 Personalized Welcome Surprise

25:53 Eclectic Community of Outliers

28:36 "Podcast: Sharing Diverse Stories"

31:04 Curiosity About Life Choices

33:50 "Choosing New Paths After Retirement"

37:39 Building Connections Beyond Interviews

41:41 "Building Genuine Relationships"

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