#383 The Truth Behind Contradicting Success Tactics: What Should You REALLY Believe?

Some say, “Strike while the iron’s hot!” While others say, “Only fools rush in.” Which is which?! 😵‍💫 Do you ever get frustrated when you hear a successful person contradict what some other successful person said? Who do you believe?! While it’s nice to have multiple inspirations, the overwhelming amount of available success strategies often…

Silicon Valley Porn Star author and venture capitalist Jason Portnoy (Success Through Failure episode 382: Jason Portnoy of Paypal and Palantir on Porn Addiction, Shame Cycles, and the Dangers of Having It All)

#382 Jason Portnoy of Paypal and Palantir on Porn Addiction, Shame Cycles, and the Dangers of Having It All

If you have a chance to get EVERYTHING that you want in life, would it bring you genuine peace and happiness? Or would it feel like a punishment? Author and Venture capitalist Jason Portnoy grew up in the suburbs of New Jersey. He went to Stanford University and eventually found himself in Silicon Valley in…

#381 The Solution for Information Overload: 5 Timeless and Essential Success Principles

We live in an ever-changing world, but there are some success principles that will always stay the same. I share the top 5 in this episode so that you can cut through the noise and focus on the right things. There are new books, podcasts, technology, and gurus showing up in your social media feed…

#379 Self-Sabotage: How to Handle Your New Level and Crush Self-Sabotage

There’s an insidious little force inside of us that gets in the way of our success. Most of the time we don’t even recognize it. Most of the time we don’t even know it’s happening. “New level, new devil,” they say. Well, “Old level, same devil,” too! It depends on your default mindset— your paradigm—…

#378 Rocky Bleier: The Incredible Story of a Wounded Combat Vet Turned Superbowl Champion

Ever wonder how different the NFL was in the ’60s and ’70s? Super Bowl Champion and wounded Vietnam vet, Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier shares an unlikely story of success after war. Growing up north of Pittsburgh, Rocky Bleier was a household name in my home. I had always known about his story as a great…