The Greatness Machine

290 | Marko Gargenta | Being a Life Maximizer: Pushing Boundaries in Life and Work


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How can you balance work and play while achieving unparalleled success? What are the keys to maximizing every moment of your life?


Balancing work and play while achieving unparalleled success is a delicate yet achievable feat, as demonstrated by Marko Gargenta's journey. Best known for his innovative ventures, he embodies the art of integrating work and play seamlessly into his life, highlighting several key strategies that anyone can adopt to maintain equilibrium and excel in both professional and personal realms.


Marko stresses the importance of setting clear priorities and boundaries. By defining what matters most in both work and personal life, individuals can allocate their time and energy effectively. For Marko, this means dedicating time to work tasks, utilizing technology and optimizing workflows to maximize output.


In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is joined by Marko as they delve into his remarkable journey—from immigrating from Serbia to Canada during the Yugoslav Wars, his transitions between tech and hospitality industries, to founding PlusPlus. Marko shares his inspirations for entering tech, including the creation of Marakana for tech training, and his pivotal decision to join Twitter. He discusses crafting a personal vision and actively pursuing it, advocating for living an epic life through joyous experiences. 


Topics include:

  • Marko recalls immigrating from Serbia to Canada during the Yugoslav Wars
  • Marko talks about his professional journey and founding PlusPlus
  • What inspired Marko to transition to the tech industry
  • Transitioning from tech to hospitality and back
  • Creating Marakana as a sandbox for tech training and consulting
  • Marko reveals his inspiration for joining Twitter 
  • Creating a vision for your life and actively working towards making it a reality
  • Embracing the concept of living an epic life and seeking out experiences that bring you joy 
  • And other topics…

  • Connect with Marko:

    Website: https://plusplus.co/ 

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markogargenta/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/markog 


    Connect with Darius:

    Website: ⁠https://therealdarius.com/⁠

    Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/⁠

    YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine⁠ 

    Book: The Core Value Equation ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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