What happens when you strip away titles, ego, and identity and choose to build a business and a life rooted in purpose instead?

In this powerful episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and aviation innovator Eric Farewell for a deeply honest conversation about identity, business, loss, self-worth, leadership, and the profound transformation that happens when you learn to be fully present. Eric opens up about rebuilding after everything fell apart, redefining success on his own terms, and discovering what truly matters beneath the surface of achievement.

Together, Darius and Eric explore the emotional and psychological landscapes behind entrepreneurship and the unexpected clarity that comes when you separate who you are from what you do.

In this episode, Darius and Eric will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction and Banter

(03:02) The Struggles of Writing and AI

(05:57) Entrepreneurial Hustle: Past and Present

(08:42) Adventures with Tucker Max

(14:30) Finding Easy Relationships

(17:29) Personal Stories and Reflections

(29:23) Eric's Origin Story

(30:15) From Aviation to Entrepreneurship

(32:52) Life Lessons and Legacy

(37:08) The Thrill of Flying

(44:04) Transition to Paragliding

(45:47) Building a Business with Purpose

(48:36) Identity and Titles in Entrepreneurship

(51:32) Finding Happiness in Adversity

(55:05) The Royal Shift: A New Book

(58:14) Mastermind and Community Building

(01:01:43) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Eric Farewell is a coach, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping leaders and entrepreneurs build businesses and lives aligned with their true purpose. After launching his first aviation business at 13 and speaking nationally before 20, Eric faced personal challenges, including a broken back, the death of his brother, and a near-collapse of his marriage, that reshaped his approach to life and leadership. Today, he owns multiple companies, is the author of Farewell to Normal, and guides others through personal reinvention, relational healing, and sustainable, mission-driven growth.

Connect with Eric:

Website: https://ericfarewell.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-farewell-0386683 

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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