In this episode, Aaron Gordon welcomes guest Yaakov Langer, who typically serves as a host himself. They delve into Yaakov's upbringing and creative journey, tracing his evolution from creating comics and newsletters to engaging with platforms like Snapchat, WhatsApp, YouTube, and podcasts. Yaakov emphasizes the need for kosher entertainment in the Jewish community and discusses the careful balancing act of content creation that upholds community values. He shares his philosophy of prioritizing impact overviews, recounts challenges faced, and highlights the significance of knowing his audience. Aaron and Yaakov both stress the importance of ethical considerations in hustle culture. The episode concludes with reflections on the essence of meaningful content and the personal mission to inspire and educate.

Get To Know Yaakov Langer

Yaakov Langer is the host of the Inspiration for the Nation Podcast and the founder of the Living Lchaim Podcast Network, which has impressively grown its YouTube subscribers to 1.4 million. With a dynamic presence in media, Yaakov is celebrated for his role as a podcast host and content creator. He covers a wide range of topics, including those often considered taboo, and is actively engaged in shaping the Jewish community's media landscape.

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3 Episode Key Takeaways 1. Create Meaningful Content: Yaakov Langer champions the idea of filling voids in media with uplifting and educational content, particularly within the Jewish community. By addressing the lack of kosher entertainment, he showcases how content can inspire and reflect community values positively.


2. Balance Values and Success: In discussing his journey and the wisdom from a "Shark Tank" story, Yaakov highlights the importance of prioritizing values over financial gain. The lesson describes how staying true to ethical principles can lead to both personal fulfillment and unexpected success, as evidenced by the farmer who valued fair pricing.


3. Redefining Hustle Culture: Aaron Gordon and Yaakov Langer collaborate to reframe the concept of hustle, encouraging listeners to focus on what's meaningful to them. They suggest defining personal and professional efforts based on intrinsic goals rather than solely on monetary gains or external pressures, promoting a healthier work-life balance.

Show Overview:

01:23 Grateful for freedom, TV watching childhood.

03:41 No need to apologize for entertainment choices.

08:44 Seeking guidance from sages enhances Jewish life.

12:19 Balancing trauma recognition and pursuit of views

12:55 Working to go viral and make impactful content.

16:47 Ben Shapiro is a dream podcast guest.

20:56 Career evolution often involves unplanned natural progression.

28:04 Defining personal hustle and inspiring hustle culture.