Time stamped show notes:

[1:14] Michael's journey

[1:29] Born in Oregon to a single mother, addicted to meth. Was put into foster homes at a very young age. Went through a lot of sexual and emotional abuse in foster homes. He was adopted at the age of 7.

[1:55] Grew up in India. Dealt with therapy, prescription drugs (first one at age 4, after being raped).

[2:18] Attempted suicide several times.

[2:42] Overdosed and ended up flatlining. He was put in rehab until he graduated high school.

[3:04] Went to college and played football.

[3:13] Had an accident that destroyed his spine. Had to quit football.

[6:09] What is the Reality Hacker Academy?

[17:01] Growing is the process and the process is growing.

[18:10] Successful people fail more than they succeed.

[23:37] We can't be afraid of failing because that's the entire premise of progress. Failure is the premise of progress.

[26:10] Collaboration is the way of the future.

[37:23] A leader creates more leaders.

[46:38] Adding value compounds over time.

Three key points:

  1. Growing is the process and the process is growing
  2. We can't be afraid of failing because that's the entire premise of progress. Failure is the premise of progress.
  3. Collaboration is the way of the future.

Last question:

If you have someone that needs coaching/mentoring, he can help.

How to contact him:

www.stopthehustle.com

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