Formula for Joy + Resiliency with Matthew Lesko (part 1)

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Matthew Lesko bursts onto the Reignite Resilience podcast with the same vibrant energy that made him famous as "The Question Mark Guy" from those unforgettable infomercials. Now 81 years young and sporting his signature colorful blazer covered in smiley faces, Lesko drops wisdom bombs that challenge everything we've been taught about success.

"If I knew being 81 was going to be this much fun, I would have got here a lot faster," he declares, revealing that his boundless vitality comes from one counter-intuitive source: giving. After decades spent helping Americans access billions in government grants and resources, Lesko has discovered that giving is actually the most selfish act possible—because nothing generates more personal joy.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Lesko breaks down our economy into two distinct segments: the 60% driven by capitalism that wants to take your money, and the 40% "community society" sector (government and nonprofits) designed to give money away. Most people never tap into this second sector because they don't know how to find it. Using practical tools like FindHelp.org, Lesko demonstrates how listeners can discover thousands of organizations offering financial assistance in their own zip codes.

What truly sets this episode apart is Lesko's passionate belief in authenticity. After years of trying to follow other people's formulas for success—wearing Armani suits and starting businesses that failed—he realized that resilience can only come when you're doing something your heart truly desires. "You're a petunia or you're a rose," he explains. "The hard part in life is figuring out which one you are, and you only do that through trial and error while listening to your heart."

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Pamela Cass is a licensed broker with Kentwood Real Estate
Natalie Davis is a licensed broker with Keller Williams Realty Downtown, LLC