What does it really mean to be “successful”? How do you keep chasing big goals without losing sight of what actually matters?
In this episode, I flip the mic on myself to share the lessons I’ve learned the hard way about content, business, and fulfillment. Why chasing hype doesn’t last, and what it really takes to build a life you’re proud of.
I talk about the mindset shifts that helped me find meaning in the work I do, the traps I’ve fallen into trying to grow too fast, and how slowing down can actually create more impact than constant hustle.
What we go over:
➤ The biggest misconceptions about “making it” in content and business
➤ Lessons from early mistakes that shaped how I approach growth today
➤ Why chasing viral moments can backfire, and what to focus on instead
➤ How to find fulfillment even when the numbers don’t match your expectations
➤ Practical ways to create content that connects without burning yourself out
➤ Why long-term relationships and craft beat short-term hype every time
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Timestamps:
0:00 Why was I serving everybody?
3:41 Get into communities
4:02 A word about the pod
5:37 Nobody cares about you!
7:46 Who are you to people?
12:17 AI is here.
18:02 People DO judge a book by its cover.
20:56 Playing video games doesn't make you a lazy POS
22:09 Only talk to ONE person.
24:30 Pros to niching down
27:34 It should be your idea.
31:33 How I've learned to position myself
32:03 Outro
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