Tristan Yoder, known online as @tristansocial, went from felony drug charges to becoming a confidence coach with over one million followers.

In this episode, we unpack how a man can rebuild everything from nothing — discipline, confidence, and purpose.

You’ll learn:

• How Tristan turned a felony arrest into a complete life transformation
• The truth about fear, rejection, and why approaching women matters
• His 5-stage system for dating success built from business principles
• The reality of dating culture in Bali
• How he grew from 40K to over 1M followers using POV glasses
• Why confidence is an area, not a trait
• How to handle hate and stay authentic online

This one hits deep. From felon to coach, this is Tristan’s story of ownership, self-worth, and transformation.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 From felony charges to confidence coaching
01:30 The arrest story
03:00 Turning chaos into purpose
05:10 How sales became his gateway
06:00 Building confidence through coaching
08:30 The fear of approaching women
10:30 Dating culture in Bali
12:00 The 5-stage system for dating success
18:00 Turning dating into data
21:00 Growing from 40K to 1M followers
25:00 The power of POV glasses
27:00 How he monetized his brand
30:00 His mission for global literacy
33:00 Dealing with hate and staying consistent
38:00 The Australian tall poppy syndrome
42:00 Three daily habits to build confidence