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Mike Fisher is the CEO of MyFitnessPal, where he leads a platform serving more than 200 million users worldwide in their health and nutrition journeys. Before joining MyFitnessPal, he was CTO of Etsy, scaling the marketplace from $3 billion to $13 billion in annual sales while running an engineering organization of roughly 1,000 people. He co-wrote The Art of Scalability and Scalability Rules, the books much of the industry uses to think about growth. Known for challenging conventional thinking about health and wellness, Fisher champions a more holistic, sustainable approach to fitness that moves beyond restrictive dieting and quick fixes.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro  

02:21 – From Scaling Etsy to Scaling Human Health  

13:34 – Why Influencer Diets Fail You  

17:22 – When More Health Data Makes You Worse  

21:34 – Why You Can’t Outwork a Bad Diet  

25:01 – The Military Feedback Loop for Better Health  

26:58 – Sponsor Break  

31:03 – Leadership Lessons From Flying Helicopters  

42:30 – Why Mike Chose MyFitnessPal  

45:08 – What 300 Million Users Reveal About Weight Loss  

53:05 – Sponsor Break  

56:05 – Why Health Fads Keep Failing You  

1:00:00 – How Busy High Performers Stay Healthy  

1:08:26 – What MyFitnessPal’s CEO Eats Every Day  

1:14:38 – How to Find the Work You’re Built For  

1:18:11 – Are Humans Actually Getting Healthier?  

1:23:36 – Mike’s Advice to His Younger Self

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In this "Lessons" episode, Matt Gutman, ABC Chief National Correspondent and bestselling author, shares his journey of understanding and overcoming the panic attacks that followed him even after thousands of hours on live television. Drawing from his own experiences, he explains how the body’s natural stress response can trigger panic, why repeated exposure alone may not address its deeper causes, and how processing buried emotions helped him build greater resilience. Matt also explores the role of therapy, breathwork, exercise, movement, and human connection, offering practical insights into managing anxiety, regulating stress, and developing a healthier relationship with the body’s response to fear.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy and Forbes contributor, shares her approach to navigating career transitions and finding clarity around what comes next. She explains how identifying the must-haves that matter most—whether financial success, growth, impact, or balance—can guide major career decisions, and why recognizing a personal "zone of genius" helps uncover where strengths can create the most value. Ilana also explores the importance of continuous reinvention and how aligning personal, professional, and financial goals with the right opportunities can create greater fulfillment and long-term success.

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Moshe Haimoff is the founder of The Watch King NYC, a luxury watch business he built from the ground up in Manhattan's Diamond District without a formal secular education, industry connections, or a conventional path to success. He left New York's haredi community at 22 and made his first deal on an $11,000 watch he flipped for $11,800. He now wholesales internationally, moving millions of dollars in timepieces, with more than 1.4 million followers on Instagram and a roster of celebrity clients. His story is proof that grit can outpace pedigree in one of the world's most competitive markets. 

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro  

02:13 – The $160K Watch—and How It All Began  

05:45 – The $700 Photo That Changed Everything  

06:49 – How Extremism Pushed Moshe Away  

13:47 – How Gambling Took Everything  

25:52 – Rebuilding Through the Watch Business  

30:08 – What Makes a Watch Explode in Value?  

36:39 – How to Avoid Buying a Fake Watch  

39:35 – Sponsor Break  

42:23 – The Diamond District’s Unwritten Rules  

48:56 – Was Skipping Business School an Advantage?  

50:48 – Why Moshe Trusts Almost Nobody  

53:22 – Why He Gives Kids $70K Watches  

59:14 – Inside the Robbery That Nearly Killed Him  

1:05:30 – Why God Is Not Religion  

1:13:12 – Sponsor Break  

1:17:47 – Why Failure Is Never Final  

1:19:53 – When Luxury Becomes a Trap  

1:26:06 – Why Purpose Must Come Before Money  

1:27:44 – The Truth About Fake Watches  

1:32:23 – Which Watches Are Actually Worth Buying?  

1:38:52 – His Biggest Lessons on Business and Life  

1:44:01 – One Lesson for His Children

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In this "Lessons" episode, Sarah Jakes Roberts, pastor and bestselling author, shares how owning your power begins with recognizing your value without diminishing what others bring to the table. Drawing from her experiences in leadership, business, and building Woman Evolve, she explains how honoring different perspectives can strengthen partnerships, why asking the right questions helps reveal whether a relationship has long-term potential, and how understanding your identity prevents growth from becoming self-abandonment. Sarah also explores the challenges of breaking away from expectations and comfort zones, offering insights on building meaningful success while staying grounded in purpose and who you are.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Ryan Zofay, founder of We Level Up and author of The Unlikely Businessman, shares how changing his belief systems helped him transform his life and build a nine-figure business. He explains why the decisions people make are often shaped by what they believe is possible, and how celebrating wins can build the confidence and momentum needed to keep moving forward. Ryan also explores the power of relationships, complementary skill sets, and trust in accelerating growth, while sharing why consistent action and investing in your future self can help close the gap between where you are today and who you want to become.

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Rabbi Manis Friedman is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and dean of the Bais Chana Institute, known for his candid and unconventional approach to Jewish spirituality and modern life. With decades of experience counseling individuals and families, he has become one of YouTube's most-watched rabbis, challenging conventional religious thinking and offering fresh, often provocative insights into faith, relationships, and meaning. His teachings blend deep Torah scholarship with practical wisdom, resonating with audiences far beyond the traditional Jewish community.

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00:00 – Intro  

02:18 – Why You Shouldn’t Be Religious  

05:18 – How Religion Became Self-Serving  

10:11 – Greed vs. Godly Ambition  

12:32 – Why Were You Born?  

17:26 – The Existential Crisis Behind Success  

24:36 – Sponsor Break  

27:23 – Who Truly Understood Life’s Meaning?  

28:55 – Why Religion Gets God Wrong  

34:22 – Find Your God-Given Purpose  

38:04 – Why We Fear Death  

39:59 – What God Actually Wants  

48:33 – Is God Vulnerable?  

51:06 – Sponsor Break  

55:40 – How Everyday Work Serves God  

1:01:52 – Should You Maximize Your Potential?  

1:07:10 – Can You Be Content and Want More?  

1:09:19 – Why Being Needed Beats Being Loved  

1:14:36 – Why Love Isn’t Enough for Marriage  

1:25:27 – The Right Way to Give and Receive  

1:31:16 – Why Good People Overthink Everything  

1:35:06 – Stop Thinking About Yourself  

1:38:28 – Why We Worship Successful People  

1:40:47 – The Question Everyone Should Ask God  

1:42:34 – The Book’s Biggest Takeaway

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In this "Lessons" episode, Kara Goucher, 2x Olympian and New York Times bestselling author of The Longest Race, shares how she rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after stepping away from professional running. Drawing from the setbacks and difficult transitions throughout her career, she explains why success must evolve over time, how adversity can reveal strengths you never knew you had, and why no one should define themselves by a single achievement or chapter of life. Kara also explores the importance of staying open to unexpected opportunities, redefining goals as circumstances change, and accepting that meaningful endings rarely happen exactly as planned. She offers powerful lessons on resilience, reinvention, and creating fulfillment beyond the accomplishments that once defined you.

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In this "Lessons" episode, Jim Keyes, author of *Education is Freedom* and former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, shares why education can be one of the strongest antidotes to fear. Drawing from his experience in business and his research into human behavior, he explains how knowledge creates understanding, why fear can hold people back from taking action, and how education provides the confidence to navigate uncertainty. Jim also explores the difference between intelligence and wisdom, revealing why emotional intelligence, character, humility, and compassion are just as important as raw knowledge for achieving success and working effectively with others.

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Jason Tartick is a finance expert, bestselling author, and media personality best known as the host of Trading Secrets, one of the top business podcasts in the country. His book, The Restart Roadmap, became a go-to resource for anyone looking to take control of their money without the jargon. Before building his media career, Jason spent nearly a decade in corporate banking at one of the largest financial institutions in the world. That experience gave him a front-row seat to how money really moves, and he's turned it into a mission: closing the gap between what people are taught about personal finance and what actually works.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 – Intro  

02:20 – Why Money Is Still Taboo  

06:19 – The Investing Basics Most People Miss  

09:38 – Break the Blueprint You Inherited  

14:39 – The Panic Attack That Changed Everything  

20:38 – Sponsor Break  

23:27 – Making Reinvention Less Scary  

29:13 – How Alignment Changes Everything  

32:57 – Vulnerability Is a Superpower  

38:24 – Build Your Brand in 3 Words  

45:12 – Sponsor Break  

49:46 – How to Run Five Businesses  

51:39 – Human Connection Is the New Advantage  

56:49 – How Much Money Is Enough?  

1:00:37 – Money vs. Real Wealth  

1:04:33 – The Worst Financial Advice  

1:07:32 – Why Investing in Yourself Pays More  

1:11:10 – Why Saving Alone No Longer Works  

1:12:19 – Jason’s Plan to Build and Exit  

1:14:30 – Why Happiness Beats More Money  

1:19:07 – One Thing No One Can Take From You