In the first episode of the Up and Up podcast, host JC Pollard introduces the podcast and shares his desire to get to know elite sellers on a personal level. His first guest is Anthony Natoli, who shares his journey of transformation over the past four years. Anthony discusses his struggles with seeking external validation and the roots of his insecurities. He emphasizes the importance of finding motivation and satisfaction from within, rather than relying on external factors. Anthony also shares the tactical steps he took to change his mindset and behavior, including therapy, self-help books, journaling, and meditation. In this conversation, Anthony Natoli shares his journey of personal growth and transformation. He discusses the process of defining who he wanted to be and creating a plan to become that person. Anthony emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the power of writing down past negative experiences to motivate change. He also talks about the impact of sharing his expertise and knowledge on LinkedIn, despite feeling insecure and facing criticism. Anthony envisions a future where he continues to help others through speaking engagements and one-on-one coaching. The conversation concludes with gratitude and excitement for future opportunities.

Takeaways

• Seeking external validation can lead to a never-ending cycle of needing more
• Understanding the roots of insecurities can help in overcoming them
• Having a strong why can provide motivation and satisfaction
• Expanding awareness and changing the narrative can lead to personal transformation Defining who you want to be and creating a plan to become that person is crucial for personal growth and transformation.
• Writing down past negative experiences can help motivate change by reminding you of what you don't want to go back to.
• Sharing your expertise and knowledge can have a profound impact on others, even if you face criticism or insecurity.
• Measure your influence by the depth of the impact you have on a few people, rather than the breadth of your influence.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to the Up and Up podcast

03:45
Getting to know Anthony Natoli

06:31
Anthony's journey of transformation

12:23
Struggles with external validation

16:09
Roots of insecurity and seeking validation

20:47
Overcoming the vicious cycle of needing more

25:13
Finding motivation and satisfaction

30:19
The importance of having a why

36:06
Tactical steps to transformation

41:48
Expanding awareness and changing the narrative

43:00
Defining Who You Want to Be

46:55
Sharing Expertise and Knowledge

53:47
Building a Following on LinkedIn

56:53
Future Career Plans

57:42
Closing Remarks