Can you pursue meaningful goals without losing your sense of self?
In this mentorship session, Matt and Will dive into the tension between productivity and presence. They talk through setting healthy boundaries, showing up fully in everyday conversations, and why being available to everyone can sometimes dilute your impact.
Through personal stories — including lessons from a journal entry and a moment at a car dealership — they explore what it means to lead with both intention and compassion. You’ll also hear about the Chinese Bamboo Tree and how real growth often happens long before it’s visible.
If you’ve ever felt torn between moving fast and making it matter, this episode is for you.
00:00 – Introduction
00:45 – MEPS Check-In
04:45 – Memorial Day Reflections
07:30 – Selling the Truck & HOA Drama
10:15 – The Broken Glass Story
12:45 – Jack Canfield: E + R = O
15:00 – Control Your Time, Control Your Life
19:30 – Being Kind vs. Being Nice
22:30 – Be More Interested Than Interesting
25:30 – The CarMax Story
27:45 – The Bamboo Tree Analogy
32:00 – Work Is the Goal
34:45 – Givers, Matchers & Takers
38:15 – The Success Formula (K + P + M + W = S)
42:45 – Do You Have to Step on People to Win?
48:00 – Defining Trust & Integrity
52:00 – Helping Others as a Daily Practice
54:15 – High-Fives and Humanity
57:00 – Final Quote & Wrap-Up
Link to Jack Canfield's The Success Principles Audiobook:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHpiIqYnxTk
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