Max Mattuchio shares his journey from aspiring Division I football player to the founder of Diesel University. He emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not allowing others to tamper with your goals and vision. Max defines greatness as something that is internalized and cannot be defined by others. He believes that true greatness comes from a methodical process and achieving the highest level in one's respective field. Max's story highlights the power of having a growth mindset and finding the positives in every situation. Maximus Mattuchio started Diesel University, a sports media platform, to educate and motivate young athletes. He believes in the pillars of innovation, education, and collaboration. He emphasizes the importance of networking and being in the right place at the right time. Max advises his past self to be unapologetically himself, make decisions faster, and not take himself too seriously. In five years, he hopes to be bigger than Barstool and asks himself if he has achieved that, if it was worth it, and if he has bought his first house. His vision for Diesel University is to have a lasting impact on athletes and to see enhanced personalities in college sports.

Takeaways

Stay true to yourself and don't let others tamper with your goals and vision.

Greatness is something that is internalized and cannot be defined by others.

True greatness comes from a methodical process and achieving the highest level in one's respective field.

Having a growth mindset and finding the positives in every situation is crucial for success. The pillars of Diesel University are innovation, education, and collaboration.

Be unapologetically yourself and don't care what others think.

Make decisions faster to prevent rash decisions.

Don't take yourself too seriously and find a balance between work and relaxation.

In five years, ask yourself if you have achieved your goals, if it was worth it, and if you have reached financial milestones.

The vision for Diesel University is to have a lasting impact on athletes and see enhanced personalities in college sports.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Pushing Outside Comfort Zone

06:25 Pathways to Greatness and Definition of Greatness

29:58 Questions for His Future Self

41:50 The Vision for Diesel University

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