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Eddie shares his journey from dropping out of school at 15 to pursue a soccer career to transitioning into tech entrepreneurship. He reflects on his experiences in Costa Rica and Europe, where he played soccer and realized he wouldn't reach the level he desired. Eddie then dives into his foray into triathlon and the realization that he wouldn't be the best in that field either. He discusses his time at Timebomb/Timogram and Fashion Tap, highlighting the lessons learned and the missed opportunities. Eddie also touches on his experience of living in his car and the importance of self-awareness in finding one's true calling. Eddie shares his journey of bouncing around different jobs and locations before finding his passion in fitness and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying life while also providing value and serving others. Despite facing numerous challenges and failures, he remains grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact and build a fulfilling career. He encourages others to explore their passions and true nature to find their purpose. Eddie invites listeners to visit his fitness center in Santa Monica and follow his brand online.
Takeaways
Passion and dedication can drive individuals to pursue their dreams, even if it means dropping out of school or taking risks.
Failure is a part of the journey to success, and each failure provides valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.
Self-awareness is crucial in finding one's true calling and understanding one's strengths and limitations.
Endurance sports like triathlon can teach valuable life lessons, such as discipline, consistency, and sacrifice.
Exploring different fields and trying various endeavors can lead to self-discovery and ultimately finding one's purpose. Explore your passions and true nature to find your purpose
Enjoy life while also providing value and serving others
Challenges and failures are part of the journey to success
Building a fulfilling career requires resilience and persistence
Making a positive impact and helping others is gratifying
Follow your passion and build a career around it
Visit Eddie's fitness center in Santa Monica and check out his brand online
Chapters
00:00 Early Life and Soccer Dreams
03:00 Lessons from Failure in Soccer and Triathlon
06:02 Finding Purpose in Tech Entrepreneurship
09:10 Lessons from Timebomb/Timogram and Fashion Tap
16:17 Endurance Sports and Life Lessons
21:38 Bouncing Around and Finding Passion
23:02 Door-to-Door Sales and Expertise
26:00 Realizing Expertise and Starting Personal Training
29:07 Building a Community and Innovating in Fitness
31:48 Challenges in Scaling Outdoor Fitness Studios
34:08 Pivoting and Finding Purpose
37:18 Living a Fulfilling Life
Support The Nickolas Natali Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nickolasnatali
Nickolas Natali’s Website: https://nickolasnatali.com/
Reach out for exciting sponsorship opportunities via email: linkedin.com/in/nickolasnatali
Discover more insights by listening to the highly recommended episode: "Adapt or Die: Handle Rapid Change In Your Business" with Chris Do (Episode 149)”: Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nickolas-natali-show/id1454542200?i=1000602648253Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6liMaaSERCViPi4hWaB1d9?si=3f80c74beb3a4768
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Eddie shares his journey from dropping out of school at 15 to pursue a soccer career to transitioning into tech entrepreneurship. He reflects on his experiences in Costa Rica and Europe, where he played soccer and realized he wouldn't reach the level he desired. Eddie then dives into his foray into triathlon and the realization that he wouldn't be the best in that field either. He discusses his time at Timebomb/Timogram and Fashion Tap, highlighting the lessons learned and the missed opportunities. Eddie also touches on his experience of living in his car and the importance of self-awareness in finding one's true calling. Eddie shares his journey of bouncing around different jobs and locations before finding his passion in fitness and entrepreneurship. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying life while also providing value and serving others. Despite facing numerous challenges and failures, he remains grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact and build a fulfilling career. He encourages others to explore their passions and true nature to find their purpose. Eddie invites listeners to visit his fitness center in Santa Monica and follow his brand online.
Takeaways
Passion and dedication can drive individuals to pursue their dreams, even if it means dropping out of school or taking risks.
Failure is a part of the journey to success, and each failure provides valuable lessons and opportunities for growth.
Self-awareness is crucial in finding one's true calling and understanding one's strengths and limitations.
Endurance sports like triathlon can teach valuable life lessons, such as discipline, consistency, and sacrifice.
Exploring different fields and trying various endeavors can lead to self-discovery and ultimately finding one's purpose. Explore your passions and true nature to find your purpose
Enjoy life while also providing value and serving others
Challenges and failures are part of the journey to success
Building a fulfilling career requires resilience and persistence
Making a positive impact and helping others is gratifying
Follow your passion and build a career around it
Visit Eddie's fitness center in Santa Monica and check out his brand online
Chapters
00:00 Early Life and Soccer Dreams
03:00 Lessons from Failure in Soccer and Triathlon
06:02 Finding Purpose in Tech Entrepreneurship
09:10 Lessons from Timebomb/Timogram and Fashion Tap
16:17 Endurance Sports and Life Lessons
21:38 Bouncing Around and Finding Passion
23:02 Door-to-Door Sales and Expertise
26:00 Realizing Expertise and Starting Personal Training
29:07 Building a Community and Innovating in Fitness
31:48 Challenges in Scaling Outdoor Fitness Studios
34:08 Pivoting and Finding Purpose
37:18 Living a Fulfilling Life
Support The Nickolas Natali Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/nickolasnatali
Nickolas Natali’s Website: https://nickolasnatali.com/
Reach out for exciting sponsorship opportunities via email: linkedin.com/in/nickolasnatali
Discover more insights by listening to the highly recommended episode: "Adapt or Die: Handle Rapid Change In Your Business" with Chris Do (Episode 149)”: Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nickolas-natali-show/id1454542200?i=1000602648253Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6liMaaSERCViPi4hWaB1d9?si=3f80c74beb3a4768
Listen & Subscribe on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k34fUhIY_Bc&list=PLmnHA11vF8FrjCWnndgcTAdfgN-EerYzX&ab_channel=TheNickolasNataliShow
Shop the latest merch:
https://nickolasnatali.com/shop/
Nick’s Podcast Equipment Set Up (Affiliate):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali
Nick’s At Home Fitness Equipment Set Up (Affiliate):
https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali
Nick’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nickolasnatali/
Check out our recommended products on the Amazon Store Front (Affiliate)
https://www.amazon.com/shop/nickolasnatali