Keaton Turner begins the episode by tackling the issue of pretending, contrasting aspiring with pretending and emphasizing the need for humility. He shares personal experiences and offers advice to young professionals, highlighting the importance of surrounding oneself with experts and learning from past mistakes. Keaton discusses the risks associated with hiring the wrong expert and the impact pretending can have on one's career and personal life. He stresses the value of embracing coaching and maintaining a learner's mindset, learning from others' experiences. The episode concludes with a call to action for podcast support and reviews, along with some closing thoughts.

(0:00) Introduction and the problem with pretending

(3:03) Aspiring vs. Pretending and embracing humility

(6:22) Personal experiences with pretending

(9:02) Advice for young professionals

(14:24) The value of surrounding yourself with experts

(21:50) Reflecting on past mistakes and hiring smarter

(27:38) The risks of hiring the wrong expert

(28:31) The impact of pretending on career and personal life

(30:24) Embracing coaching and a learner's mindset

(34:23) The importance of learning from others' experiences

(37:17) Call to action: Support and reviews for the podcast

(40:00) Closing thoughts