Lessons - The Power-Ups That Built My Empire | Eric Siu - Author of Leveling Up (Worked with Amazon & Uber)

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast, 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/ In this "Lessons" episode, we're exposing why AI terrifies you: It just proved what you do isn't as special as you thought. If you're watching machines do your job in seconds and feeling your entire identity crack apart, this one's for you. I'll reveal what separates people AI will replace from people it can't touch—and how to make sure you're in the right category before it's too late. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory JC White is a two-time Men's Fitness cover athlete, former professional bodybuilder who became the youngest WBFF competitor at age 22, Santa Monica Trainer of the Year, and founder of T3 Body—a science-backed coaching empire that has transformed hundreds of entrepreneurs using 79-biomarker DNA testing, real-time expert coaching, and a holistic approach that proves true success isn't just built in the gym, but through the disciplined fusion of optimal physical performance, mental resilience, and sustainable longevity.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/coachjcwhite/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx1YrkjZhUcjxOaFfEZKp3w  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-white-4500a1191/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.com  ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:27 – How Success Wrecks Your Hormones 05:12 – Why JC Never Quit Bodybuilding 08:14 – From Depression to Discipline 10:28 – The Nutrition Truths Bodybuilding Taught JC 11:17 – Bro Science vs Real Science for Beginners 16:24 – Hidden Dangers of Bodybuilding 18:19 – TRT: Hype, Risks & Reality 22:34 – Sponsor Break 23:16 – Biomarkers That Reveal Everything 25:54 – Why Diets Fail Different People 30:00 – How Ignoring Health Destroys Business 31:10 – Testosterone Secrets You Need to Know 37:34 – Sponsor Break 40:26 – Red Flags in Your Body’s Feedback 41:31 – Why High Performers Battle Gut Issues 42:39 – Finding True Purpose 54:38 – JC’s North Star Moment 57:48 – Resources You Can Actually Trust 58:49 – Redefining Success from the Start 59:54 – The Fitness–Mental Health Link 1:06:56 – The One Lesson JC Will Pass to His Kids

➡️ Start Here: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Subscribe Here: https://youtube.com/c/scottdclary ➡️ If you like more content like this, you'll love my podcast, 10 Minute Mindset https://10minmindset.org/ In this "Lessons" episode, we're exposing the painful truth that's destroying millions of lives: The dreams you're chasing aren't even yours. If you're working toward goals that look impressive but leave you feeling empty inside. If you've been copying other people's success without asking what actually makes you happy—when you secretly worry you're living someone else's version of a good life, this one's for you. I'll show you why most people spend decades pursuing borrowed dreams they absorbed from social media and society, and how to stop copying other people's desires and start choosing your own before you waste your entire life building the wrong thing. ➡️ Connect With Me https://instagram.com/scottdclary / https://twitter.com/scottdclary

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Gilad Uziely is the Co-founder and CEO of Sequence, a fintech startup backed by $7.5M in venture funding and building the world’s first financial “router” to tackle the $25 trillion global consumer banking market. A serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded the neo-bank Lance, launched the guided-tour marketplace Mekomy, and led major innovation initiatives for Tel Aviv Global. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Tel Aviv, Gilad served in the IDF, earned a degree in International Business from the University of Technology Sydney, and now lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and two daughters.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/gilad_uziely/ https://x.com/uzielygilad/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/giladuziely/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.com  ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:33 – The Highs and Lows of Entrepreneurship 03:09 – Why Gilad Chose Entrepreneurship 04:34 – Lessons from a Failed First Company 06:42 – How Even Pros Get Core Assumptions Wrong 08:29 – Detaching Emotion to Make Better Decisions 16:04 – The Big Mindset Shift Behind Sequence’s Success 17:41 – Handling Investors in Tough Times 25:14 – Sponsor Break 27:25 – Founders’ Guide to Surviving Desperate Times 30:58 – Smart Strategies for Raising Capital 39:27 – What Makes Sequence Different from Competitors 44:38 – Sponsor Break 46:33 – How Sequence Changes Users’ Lives 50:06 – Financial Safeguards You Can Trust 53:44 – Will AI Make Bookkeepers Obsolete? 57:40 – The Future of Banking 1:00:18 – How to Extract Value from Failure 1:01:17 – Keeping Morale High in a Brutally Honest World 1:03:49 – The Best Advice Gilad Ever Received 1:04:09 – The #1 Lesson for His Children

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Eric Siu, author of Leveling Up and advisor to brands like Amazon and Uber, shares the principles behind the power-ups that fueled his entrepreneurial journey. He explains why iteration often beats originality, highlighting how borrowing ideas and improving them can spark breakthrough success. Eric also emphasizes the value of maintaining an apprentice mentality—staying humble, open to feedback, and always ready to learn from others. Finally, he underscores how endurance, mindset, and the ability to navigate setbacks are essential in building lasting results.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/UeWMmc9AX84  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eric-siu-ceo-of-single-grain-author-of-leveling-up/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0COftydJcQNbdNBHkpM7u3    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Robin Hanson, Economics Professor and author of The Elephant in the Brain, explores how hidden motives shape human behavior more than we realize. He explains why our subconscious is designed to mask true intentions, making self-assessment unreliable, and how studying average patterns in behavior reveals deeper truths. Hanson discusses laughter, conversation, politics, and other everyday areas as examples of where stated motives don’t match real ones, challenging us to rethink the stories we tell ourselves. This conversation offers a revealing look at why we don’t know our real motives and how uncovering them can reshape our understanding of human nature.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/PzAo70BW62g  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prof-robin-hanson-are-people-really-good-hidden-motives/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5CzokEMdVNrUUmutZuoLL9    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com   ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory Anna Runkle, widely known as the Crappy Childhood Fairy, is a writer, coach, and online educator who helps people heal from the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Through her popular YouTube channel, courses, and workshops, she shares practical strategies for calming dysregulation, rewiring old patterns, and building healthier relationships. Drawing from her own recovery journey, Anna empowers survivors with tools to move beyond their past and create fulfilling, connected lives.   ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/crappychildhoodfairy/ https://www.youtube.com/CrappyChildhoodFairy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-runkle-baa9778/    ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/   Truth, Lies & Work Podcast - https://truthliesandwork.com  ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success  SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott  Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success  Incogni - https://incogni.com/success (Code: Success) Think Big, Buy Small Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/B2cH36AX?sid=SuccessStory  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/  Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary   ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:26 – What “Connectability” Really Means 06:25 – The Cost of Disconnection 11:23 – Anna’s First Step Toward Healing 18:28 – Why Dysregulation Often Goes Unnoticed 22:14 – Sponsor Break 25:00 – Quick Fix or Lifelong Practice? 28:25 – Daily Habits to Stay Regulated 36:37 – Spotting and Stopping Covert Avoidance 39:57 – Sponsor Break 42:49 – Self-Sabotage and Avoidance 45:59 – How to Reclaim Your Agency 51:29 – Boundaries Make Connection Possible 53:43 – What Real Connection Looks Like 56:45 – Can You Really “Fix” Someone Else? 1:00:38 – Ending Relationships the Right Way 1:02:44 – How to Build True Connectability 1:04:33 – The Hardest Part About Connecting 1:06:47 – The Big Takeaway from Anna’s Book

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Bob Raleigh, PhD, author of The Search for Why, unpacks how moral psychology and cognitive science intersect to explain human decision making. He reveals why instinctual patterns tell us far more than demographics, and how life experiences combined with core instincts shape the way we see the world. Raleigh explains how these instinctual profiles can predict behavior, influence choices, and even guide strategy in business, politics, and relationships.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/J2jsSYpsEO8  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bob-raleigh-ph-d-founder-of-pathsight-predictive/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UBtZ30ELcRKl7IILPRBJh    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary   

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory     In this "Lessons" episode, Michael Dermer, former Wall Street lawyer turned serial entrepreneur, unpacks why passion and grit alone aren’t enough to succeed in business. He explains how entrepreneurial thinking is essential not just for startups but also for large corporations to stay competitive, and shares strategies for presenting innovative ideas effectively within bureaucratic systems. Michael also explores how perspective—shaped by pressure, passion, pleasure, and pain—impacts decision-making, and why mastering this balance leads to better choices and sustainable success.   ➡️ Show Links https://successstorypodcast.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/Yp0TjblE1Lw  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-dermer-founder-of-the-lonely/id1484783544  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5SLTw0hJmudA5mKsfe2TcW    ➡️ Watch the Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/scottdclary

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