Paulo Zanetti is a Brazilian-born entrepreneur and Colorado realtor who came from humble beginnings to big-time success, all without losing his optimism and focus. He’s candid about ADHD, meditation, and the small daily choices that compound.

What we cover

~Coffee as a daily ritual—from childhood memories to winter fireplace mornings.

~Immigration story: deciding at six to move to the U.S., landing in LA, hustling multiple jobs.

~ADHD: diagnosis, meds, self-compassion, and how Kundalini/meditation quiets the ego.

~“One small step a day”: writing goals, learning customer service, and compounding progress.

~Marathons that rewired mindset: finishing changed what “possible” means.

~Farm life and radical kindness—why caring for animals shaped Paulo’s philosophy.

~Real estate as service: make deals where everyone wins; stay present; lead with love.

Notable takeaways

~Big shifts come from small daily reps—write the goal, take one step, repeat.

~Treat ADHD like a design brief: fewer inputs, timers, single-tasking, and morning meditation.

~Finish lines change your brain—cross one (a marathon, a project) and the “impossible” becomes possible.

~Lead with generosity; keep it win-win. Abundance beats zero-sum in business and community.

~Care builds discipline—showing up for living things (and people) daily changes you.

~Enjoy the journey, especially when it’s hard; that’s where the learning is.

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Intro & name (pronunciation)
00:30 – Coffee rituals & Brazil
03:10 – Why the U.S.; early hustle in LA
09:40 – ADHD diagnosis, meds & self-compassion
12:50 – Morning meditation/Kundalini & ego work
16:50 – How to start: goals and tiny steps
20:20 – Marathon story → redefining “possible”
25:20 – Animals, kindness, and community
34:40 – Becoming a realtor; toughest job yet
39:10 – Win-win service, gifts, and “love is everything”
45:10 – How to reach Paulo + closing

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