PEAK HUMAN LABS Podcast

Life Design as a Super Connector


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What if the real key to becoming a peak human wasn’t about what you get, but about how you serve and who you choose to connect with?

In this episode of the Peak Human Labs Podcast, Dr. Sanjeev Goel sits down with master connector and community builder Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco to delve into how to become a peak human through intentional service, clarity of choice, and meaningful connection.

Mike shares his powerful journey from a childhood marked by family brokenness, abuse, and a defining moment with a crumpled $100 bill, to becoming a visionary who measures success by the lives he helps elevate. He explains how adversity can be converted into “rocket fuel,” and why making clear, binary decisions is essential for personal growth.

The conversation also explores the practical habits behind peak living, including Mike’s “15-minute rule” for intentional networking, the importance of collapsing energetic “entanglements” that drain focus, and the role of becoming a catalytic connector who creates opportunities for others.

At its core, this sit-down reveals that becoming a peak human isn’t transactional; it’s relational. Through service, purpose, and intentional relationships, Mike shows why true success comes from creating futures for others, not just yourself.

 

Our Guest: Mike C-Roc

 

Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is a master connector, entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, and the host of That1 Podcast. He is the founder of That1 Agency, a premier podcast booking and media amplification firm that helps entrepreneurs, experts, and thought leaders grow authority through strategic podcast placements and high-impact content distribution.

Having appeared on more than 2,000 podcasts, Mike is one of the most featured voices in the expert podcasting space, known for his ability to shift mindsets and drive action. He is a sought-after speaker and celebrity podcast host at major business and personal development events, where he hosts live podcasts, moderates panels, and leads red-carpet interviews.

As the creator of That1 Mastermind, Mike leads a high-level community focused on performance, wealth creation, and legacy, helping people turn setbacks into rocket fuel and build lives of lasting impact.

 

Key Takeaways

  • The people you surround yourself with quietly shape your identity, habits, and future.
  • Service creates returns that are often indirect but always powerful.
  • Chaos and confusion block success; clarity creates momentum.
  • Adversity can become fuel when reframed with responsibility and intention.
  • Identity should be rooted in values and purpose, not roles or achievements.
  • Small, consistent habits compound into massive transformation over time.
  • Being a living demonstration is more powerful than giving advice.
  • Certainty, clarity, and alignment make growth inevitable.


  • In This Episode:

    • [00:21] Introduction to Peak Human Labs 
    • [01:05] C-Roc ’s philosophy on networking & longevity
    • [02:55] Giving, serving, and the power of networks
    • [05:01] Avoiding toxic relationships & quantum theory
    • [07:43] C-Roc ’s childhood & overcoming adversity
    • [10:44] The $100 bill story & rocket fuel concept
    • [15:03] Evolving motivation: from proving others wrong to a higher purpose
    • [17:43] Becoming a catalyst & building a movement
    • [19:45] Choosing the right people for your network
    • [22:13] Applying the 15-minute concept in daily life
    • [24:13] Serving others & creating the future for others
    • [24:53] Physical health, identity, and personal transformation
    • [28:00] Marriage, family, and leading by example
    • [28:32] The power of words, affirmations, and mindset
    • [30:17] Building resilience & armor against criticism
    • [32:35] Daily routine: self-development and service
    • [34:03] Incremental habits & achieving quantum leaps
    • [35:14] Vision for the future & legacy
    • [36:58] Closing & contact information
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      Resources and Links

      Peak Human Labs

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      • Dr. Sanjeev Goel

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        • Mike C-Roc Ciorrocco

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