What does it take to build, lose, and rebuild as an entrepreneur—while staying true to yourself?

In this conversation, host Dave Kashen sits down with Gagan Biyani (co-founder of Udemy, Sprig, and Maven) to explore the emotional and practical realities of entrepreneurship: co-founder dynamics, letting go of team members, navigating failure, and moving beyond pain-driven motivation.

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⏱️ Episode Outline
[00:00:00] Intro – Dave opens with gratitude and sets up Gagan’s journey
[00:01:57] Gagan’s early story: middle-class upbringing, parents’ split, first business at 13
[00:04:12] Lessons from speech & debate and bootstrapping a youth camp
[00:05:24] Frustration with education system and early path to entrepreneurship
[00:07:03] Founding Udemy – excitement, clashes, and a painful co-founder exit
[00:09:00] The reality of co-founder departures and why they’re more common than people admit
[00:12:00] Founder guilt and the challenge of letting go of employees
[00:16:03] Why firing faster often strengthens culture and execution
[00:19:03] Baseball as a metaphor for hiring “batting averages”
[00:23:06] Pain-driven motivation, control, and lessons from Sprig’s collapse
[00:29:33] Building and losing control: Sprig as an early “ghost kitchen”
[00:36:45] Macro risk, timing, and luck in startups vs. smaller businesses
[00:44:06] Comparison traps—Bezos, Chesky, and the illusion of “proving it”
[00:49:30] Shifting the burden of proof and redefining success after failure
[00:52:51] Relief after shutting down Sprig and finding freedom
[00:56:06] Travel, self-discovery, and learning to separate identity from achievement
[01:05:06] Learning to love yourself without external labels
[01:08:06] Resisting joy and gratitude as much as pain
[01:11:06] Why inner work matters for founders—and how it changes execution and team retention
[01:15:00] Closing reflections on investing in personal growth

💡 What You’ll Learn

• Why co-founder departures are far more common than founders admit
• How to reframe letting go of employees as an act of alignment, not failure
• The trap of pain-driven motivation and how to shift beyond it
• Why timing, luck, and macro forces matter more than pure talent
• How self-discovery and inner work fuel long-term entrepreneurial success

📌 About This Episode

This is not just another “startup success” story—it’s a raw, honest look at the heart of entrepreneurship. Gagan and Dave dig into the messy human side of building companies: the guilt of firing, the relief of shutting down, the burden of comparison, and the deep work needed to move from proving yourself to living authentically.

If you’re a founder, this conversation blends practical insights on leadership and hiring with emotional wisdom about resilience, identity, and growth. Think of it as both startup strategy and personal development 101.

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Ever find yourself stuck in a cycle of self-discipline, shame, and yo-yo habits? In this episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship, Jesse and Dave dive deep into the psychology behind personal growth—and why punishing yourself into change doesn’t actually work. From fitness routines to leadership patterns, they explore how to unlock lasting behavior change without guilt and willpower battles.

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⏱️ Episode Outline
 00:00 – Intro: Jesse’s fitness journey and “yo-yo” behavior
 03:00 – The guilt loop and resisting change
 06:30 – Counter-will: why we rebel against ourselves
 10:00 – Shame, guilt, and the myth of “just push harder”
 13:00 – Why external success doesn’t equal lasting happiness
 17:00 – Experiment: letting go of needing things to change
 20:00 – The trap of “when I have this, then I’ll feel good”
 24:00 – Cultural roots of shame and self-discipline
 27:00 – Shame as the blocker of emotional flow
 29:00 – Dave’s “ice cream loop” and welcoming shame
 32:00 – Find the emotion behind the habit
 33:00 – Using cost-benefit analysis for self-awareness
 35:00 – Breaking out of binary thinking (micromanager vs. hands-off)
 39:00 – Why shame blocks real change
 43:00 – Childhood patterns that carry into adulthood
 45:00 – 3 tools for real change:
   • Welcome the shame
   • Identify the underlying emotion
   • Run small, discipline-free experiments
 49:00 – Behavior design: making it easier to do the right thing
 53:00 – Funny story: the “ice cream safe” (and surprise savings bonds!)
 55:00 – Final recap and takeaways

🎧 What you’ll learn:
 • Why “shoulding” yourself leads to burnout and inconsistency
 • How shame secretly keeps bad habits in place
 • The difference between willpower and true choice
 • How to make meaningful change through experiments, not extremes
 • Why welcoming your feelings (even shame) opens up freedom

If you’re a founder, leader, or anyone trying to break free from burnout loops, this episode will give you mindset tools to grow from love, not fear. A must-listen for anyone navigating growth, ambition, and self-acceptance.

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Why You Resist Feeling Bad (And How It Holds You Back as a Founder)

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00:00 – Intro + today's topic: “shadows” and the parts we deny
01:30 – Jesse’s shadow: the victim
03:00 – Why founders avoid “weak” emotions like sadness, shame, helplessness
05:00 – What’s the point of all this inner work? (Andrew challenges the premise)
06:30 – Peace vs. success: what are founders really after?
08:00 – Resistance is what drains you, not action
09:30 – Integration vs. high: wholeness as the goal
11:30 – “If you can’t be happy now, you won’t be happy then”
12:30 – The cost of repressing emotion: risk aversion, stuckness
15:00 – “Who would I be if I weren’t afraid to fail?”
17:00 – The loser shadow: Dave’s story
18:30 – How founders self-limit by avoiding identity threats
21:00 – What is a shadow? (The theory)
23:00 – Projection, judgment, and your hidden parts
25:00 – Accepting reality vs. resignation
27:00 – Reality distortion field vs. future vision
29:00 – Why fear of being a fraud stops growth
30:30 – How acceptance leads to effective action
33:00 – The power of admitting doubt
34:30 – Jesse’s pitch vs. Andrew’s pitch: truth builds trust
36:00 – Authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership
37:00 – Self-awareness is a prerequisite to shadow work
38:00 – Self-discovery vs. self-improvement
40:00 – How to find your shadow: what irritates you in others?
42:00 – Andrew’s trigger: negativity and complaining
44:00 – What to do with your shadow (practical exercises)
46:00 – Persona party, exaggeration, and expression
48:00 – Final thoughts and experiment: 5 daily complaints

What You’ll Learn:
In this episode, Jesse, Dave, and Andrew dive deep into the uncomfortable but transformative topic of shadow work—the parts of ourselves we deny, repress, or judge.
Through personal stories, coaching insights, and practical tools, they explore how repressed emotions and rejected traits can silently run the show—impacting leadership, risk tolerance, decision-making, and personal peace.

You’ll learn:

• What “shadow” means and how to recognize it in yourself
• How repressing certain traits (e.g. victimhood, negativity) limits success
• Why denying uncomfortable emotions causes energy drain
• How to use judgment and projection to identify your shadows
• Practical exercises to express, accept, and integrate the parts you resist
• Why self-awareness and radical acceptance unlock freedom and flow

This episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship breaks down the hidden patterns that affect how founders lead, relate, and create. Through the lens of shadow work, Jesse, Dave, and Andrew unpack how repressing emotions like fear, sadness, shame, or doubt keeps entrepreneurs stuck in reactive cycles and blocks real growth.
They cover concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS), offer real-life founder coaching examples, and deliver a toolkit for building emotional resilience, behavioral flexibility, and founder authenticity.
Whether you’re exploring emotional intelligence, recovering from burnout, or trying to take your leadership to the next level, this episode is both raw and actionable.

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7 Inner Shifts That Make You a Better Leader (Without Forcing It)

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00:00 – Intro: Dave’s coaching lineage + the Groundbreakers retreat
01:30 – Why even high-performing founders need constant inner work
03:00 – Dave’s perspective on “problems” vs. learning patterns
04:30 – First breakthrough: befriending the voice in your head
06:30 – How feelings unlock clarity (not block it)
08:00 – Why exercises over just insights in personal growth
09:30 – “Unfelt feelings are the glue” – Tara’s insight on stuck patterns
11:00 – Dave’s top takeaways from Joe Hudson’s Masterclass
12:30 – The 7 core mindset shifts explained:
15:30 – Real-life sales example: Jesse on objections and trust
18:30 – Dave’s “motorboat vs. sailboat” analogy for leadership energy
21:00 – Kids, walking, and letting life flow (vs. over-managing)
23:30 – Enjoying even hard tasks (like taxes!)
25:00 – Tactical tip: open your heart to feel more joy now
27:00 – Emotional decision-making vs. rationalization
29:30 – Spouse fights, ice cream, and clarity after feeling
32:00 – Jesse’s Growth Assistant story: AI direction driven by want
34:00 – How trusting your team’s authentic wants creates better outcomes
36:00 – Radical idea: you don’t need to improve to grow
38:30 – What you’d have to give up to feel peace without improving
40:30 – The power of authenticity, empowerment, and openness
42:30 – Final thoughts and reflections

What You’ll Learn:
In this powerful episode, Jesse and Dave go deep into the 7 mindset shifts from Joe Hudson’s Art of Accomplishment masterclass—principles that can radically reshape how you lead, decide, grow, and relate to others.
Whether you’re burned out from over-managing, stuck in self-improvement loops, or craving more ease in your entrepreneurial journey, this conversation offers a grounded, embodied approach to leadership and growth.

You’ll learn:

• Why connection and enjoyment matter more than perfection

• How to feel your way to clarity instead of forcing decisions

• How embracing your wants leads to better alignment and motivation

• Why authenticity drives more sustainable improvement than discipline

• The secret to empowering others (and yourself)

• How to lead with love, not defense

This episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship is a masterclass in founder mindset transformation. Drawing from Joe Hudson’s Art of Accomplishment, Jesse and Dave unpack how to lead from a place of presence, authenticity, and emotional intelligence—rather than fear, pressure, or performance.
They explore core principles like “Enjoy over Manage” and “Connection over Perfection,” using real-life examples from sales, coaching, and company building. You’ll hear how emotional awareness, internal alignment, and letting go of control can actually make you more effective—and more fulfilled.
Whether you're deep into self-awareness practices, building a startup, or leading a team, these mindset shifts will challenge and inspire you.

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The Personas Playing You: How Founders Get Trapped in Drama & Identity

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Show Notes:
00:00 – Intro + why entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be painful
01:30 – What is a persona? (And why we mistake it for our true self)
04:00 – The firefighter, the hero, the nice guy, the newscaster mom
06:00 – Playing your persona vs. letting it play you
08:00 – Drama Triangle: Victim, Villain, Hero explained
10:00 – A real founder example: sales team missed quota
12:00 – Why “saving the day” undermines growth
14:00 – How founders create crises just to play hero
16:00 – Resentment: when saving others starts to backfire
18:00 – How these patterns cycle inside one person’s mind
21:00 – Recognizing victimhood, blame, and savior energy
23:00 – Identifying your default persona
25:00 – The lie of “that’s not me” and the power of discomfort
28:00 – Internal Family Systems (IFS) explained
30:00 – The parts inside you: protectors, exiles, managers
32:00 – A real-world IFS coaching example (part of me wants to sell…)
35:00 – Jesse’s parts: anxious achiever, the sad boy, and the protector
37:00 – What every part really wants: safety
39:00 – Embracing the shadow: liar, judge, and critic
42:00 – Self-love and reclaiming “ugly” parts
44:00 – Why entrepreneurs avoid emotions with packed calendars
46:00 – Behavioral flexibility = leadership power
48:00 – The awareness cure: why sunlight heals shadows
50:00 – Practical ways to break the drama loop
52:00 – Jesse’s story: “Mr. Unsatisfied” and naming your personas
54:00 – Final exercise: ham up your persona to break its spell

What You’ll Learn:
This episode dives deep into the mental and emotional patterns that silently run the show for most founders—and shows you how to reclaim your power by becoming aware of them.
Jesse Pujji and Dave Kashen unpack the concept of personas and the Drama Triangle (Victim, Villain, Hero), then go further with Internal Family Systems (IFS), exploring how parts of us form in childhood to keep us safe—and later, hold us back.

You’ll learn:
• What personas are and how they limit your leadership

• How the Drama Triangle silently fuels resentment, chaos, and sabotage

• The connection between fear, avoidance, and distorted decision-making

• How to identify your own go-to personas and unconscious patterns

• Practical tools to bring awareness, clarity, and freedom

• The surprising power of “naming the part” (e.g., Mr. Unsatisfied)

In this episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship, Jesse and Dave explore the hidden mental frameworks that drive how founders lead, react, and self-sabotage.
From the Drama Triangle (victim, villain, hero) to IFS-inspired founder mindset coaching, they explain how our internal personas shape everything—from decision fatigue to leadership blind spots. If you’ve been looking for a framework to build more emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and behavioral flexibility, this episode is a masterclass.
Whether you're working on releasing limiting beliefs, improving conflict resolution, or building a more conscious company culture, this episode gives you the tools to break free from reactive patterns and step into clarity and presence.

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What Are You Resisting? How Founders Block Growth by Avoiding Emotion

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Show Notes:
 00:00 – Intro + recap: resisting emotions, what it means for founders
 02:00 – Why emotions feel unsafe (and how that started in childhood)
 06:00 – “I’m not an angry person” and other signs of repression
 08:30 – Judging others = a sign of emotional resistance
 11:00 – Conscious vs. unconscious resistance patterns
 13:00 – How emotions physically manifest in the body
 15:00 – Jesse's empty calendar anxiety & shame around not being busy
 17:30 – Why repressing feelings blocks clarity and reinforces false beliefs
 20:00 – Welcoming vs. resisting: the energetic shift
 23:00 – The illusion of “fixing” feelings vs. fully allowing them
 26:00 – Getting started: how to actually feel your feelings
 29:00 – Mapping physical sensations to specific emotions
 31:00 – Live guided practice: check in with your body
 33:00 – Emotion + resistance vs. emotion without resistance
 35:00 – Expressing emotions physically: cars, bats, pillows, and yelling
 38:00 – Why adults need temper tantrums too (just healthier ones)
 41:00 – Gender bias and feeling shame at work
 43:00 – Making emotions safe in work cultures
 46:00 – Why “I’m stressed” is just code for fear
 48:00 – The emotional gym: building strength through feeling

What You’ll Learn:

If you’ve ever thought “I’m just not an emotional person,” this episode is for you.

Jesse Pujji and Dave Kashen break down how founders unknowingly block their growth, clarity, and power by resisting key emotions—like anger, fear, sadness, and shame. They explore how childhood patterns shape adult reactions, and offer a practical roadmap to help entrepreneurs reconnect with the full range of human feeling.

You’ll learn:

• The unconscious signs of emotional resistance (and why we all do it)

• How repressing emotions creates physical tension and false beliefs

• A live body scan to detect where emotions show up

• How to healthily express anger, sadness, and fear

• Why workplaces suffer when emotions are avoided or hidden

• The metaphor of the “emotional gym” and how to train yours

In this episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship, Jesse and Dave explore the invisible ways founders resist emotions—and how that resistance sabotages performance, leadership, and personal growth.

They cover the neuroscience and psychology behind emotional repression, how to identify suppressed emotions through physical sensations, and why expressing feelings (not fixing them) is the key to unlocking clarity and presence.

This episode is a must-listen for founders working on self-awareness, emotional intelligence, or unblocking limiting patterns in both their work and life.

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Emotions Are Not the Enemy: Unlocking Leadership, Clarity & Decision-Making Through Feeling

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Most entrepreneurs think their emotions get in the way. But what if they’re actually your greatest untapped superpower?

In this no-fluff conversation, Jesse and Dave explore how emotional awareness is directly tied to clearer thinking, better leadership, and faster decision-making. Drawing from real-world founder coaching, this episode dives into emotional intelligence for leaders, how to identify suppressed emotions, and why your resistance to feelings like fear or shame might be holding you back.

If you’ve ever said “I’m just not a feelings person,” this one’s for you.

Show Notes:

01:00 – Why Jesse wanted to talk about emotions this time

03:00 – What emotions really are (energy in motion)

04:30 – Emotions vs. logic: the brain injury case study

06:00 – Manufactured emotions vs. present-moment feelings

07:30 – Fear isn’t dirty fuel… resistance is

09:00 – Why your whole life may be built around avoiding 1 or 2 feelings

10:30 – What are the core emotions? (Dave’s 7-emotion framework)

12:00 – Inside Out, Pixar, and understanding emotional intelligence

14:00 – Are emotions intelligent? Can they help you?

15:30 – Anger as boundary energy: why leaders need to feel it

17:00 – Setting real boundaries at home and work

19:00 – Why founders avoid firing people (the sadness trap)

22:00 – Jesse’s example: how repressed sadness led to 5 costly years

24:00 – Emotions you can’t feel will distort your decision-making

26:00 – The fear of feeling vs. the feeling itself

27:00 – I’m not emotional = repression in disguise

30:00 – Excitement is fear without resistance

33:00 – Can you love every emotion? (The “white light” theory)

35:00 – Jesse on how he actually learned to feel

37:00 – What most people are doing when they say they’re not emotional

39:00 – Personality as a defense mechanism, not identity

42:00 – Clarity lives on the other side of feeling

44:00 – Leadership superpower: feeling your team’s real emotions

46:00 – Closing practice: get out of your head and into your body

48:00 – Teaser for next week: Resistance

What You’ll Learn:

In this episode of Heart of Entrepreneurship, Jesse Pujji and Dave Kashen dismantle the myth that emotions are a liability in business. They argue the opposite: your inability to feel key emotions like anger, sadness, or fear could be the very thing sabotaging your clarity, leadership, and decision-making.

You’ll learn:

• The real function of each core emotion (anger, fear, sadness, joy, etc.)
• How repressing emotions leads to poor business decisions
• What leaders miss by being “logical” instead of emotionally intelligent
• How emotions are actually gateways to wisdom, not distractions from it
• Practical ways to start feeling again (even if you don’t think you’re emotional)

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Why do some goals drain you while others inspire action?

In this powerful conversation, Jesse Pujji and executive coach Dave Kashen unpack a core concept at the heart of entrepreneurship: the Desired Future State (DFS). They explore how clean motivation, grounded in acceptance and vision—not fear or lack—can transform the way you lead, strategize, and scale your company.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / AGENDA
00:00 – What is DFS (Desired Future State)?
02:00 – How most people use “dirty fuel” (lack/fear) for motivation
06:45 – Why judgment and self-criticism lead to yo-yo results
10:00 – The power of accepting reality before setting goals
14:00 – The “missed flight” analogy for emotional relief
18:00 – Acceptance vs. resignation: what's the difference?
22:30 – Above-the-line vs. below-the-line leadership
25:00 – How to define YOUR DFS (not what’s “right”)
29:00 – Why tuning into what you really want matters
34:00 – The danger of compromising your vision prematurely
36:00 – Rubber band theory: healthy vs. unrealistic tension
39:00 – Specificity: Why your DFS must be detailed and vivid
41:00 – Jesse visualizes his own DFS for Gateway X
44:00 – How to apply DFS across teams, roles, and projects
45:00 – Avoiding “fear fuel”: point positive, not negative
47:00 – Coaching tool: ask “What’s your DFS?” when problems arise
48:30 – JFK, the moon landing, and declaring bold futures
51:00 – Final thoughts on vision, leadership, and inspiration

🎯 What You’ll Learn
The psychological mechanics behind lasting motivation
How to shift from hustle/grind into creative flow
Why specificity, desire, and presence matter when leading a team
How to apply DFS to your business, team, and personal goals
The difference between dirty fuel (lack/fear) and clean fuel (creative tension)

🚀 If you're navigating strategy, leadership, or scaling in a startup or bootstrapped business, this is a must-watch. Learn how to stay grounded in reality while still dreaming big—and help your team do the same.
💬 Drop your DFS in the comments. What are YOU building?
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You're Not Your Inner Voice: Meditation, Spirituality, and Mental Clarity for Founders

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00:00 – Jesse introduces the topic: spirituality for entrepreneurs
01:00 – What does spirituality actually mean (and why should you care)?
04:00 – You're not your thoughts: the voice in your head isn’t you
06:00 – The meditation misconception: you don’t have to quiet your mind
08:00 – Science vs. spirituality: where they’re already merging
10:00 – What meditation really trains: non-reactivity
13:00 – Why most inner voices are harsh critics—and how to shift them
16:00 – Who am I if I’m not my mind or body?
20:00 – The trap of chasing money, goals, and identity
23:00 – Above-the-line vs. below-the-line living (for leaders)
25:00 – Real-life example: Andrew pulls back during a tough meeting
28:00 – The sacred pause: how meditation builds better relationships
31:00 – How to treat thoughts like toddler tantrums or noisy strangers
32:00 – Meditation and resilience: the founder’s secret weapon
34:00 – How to meditate: Dave’s simple starter method
36:00 – Best meditation apps and routines Jesse recommends
38:00 – Mysticism vs. myth: experiencing truth directly, not through dogma
41:00 – Unconditional love vs. conditional thinking
44:00 – Why pressure isn’t the only path to success
46:00 – Final reflections on choice, peace, and self-awareness

What You’ll Learn:

This episode challenges how you think about yourself, your goals, and that nonstop inner dialogue most founders have. Andrew Warner, Jesse Pujji, and Dave Kashen explore the deep but practical benefits of meditation, spiritual awareness, and non-reactivity—without fluff or woo.

You’ll learn:

What it really means to be spiritual (hint: not religious)

Why your inner voice isn’t you—and how to create space from it

How meditation improves decision-making, resilience, and leadership

Why chasing money or goals might be masking deeper needs

Practical ways to begin meditating (even if you hate sitting still)

What “above-the-line” behavior looks like—and how to get there more often

In this episode of the Bootstrapped Giants podcast, we go beyond business strategy into founder mindset, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. Jesse Pujji and Dave Kashen join Andrew Warner to explore how meditation can unlock higher performance by reducing reactivity and increasing presence.

This is not just “woo”—we get tactical about how to meditate, why it works even if you’re not spiritual, and how it directly impacts your entrepreneurial leadership, mental clarity, and relationships. If you're looking for more resilience, focus, or just a break from the pressure of building a company, this conversation will offer practical tools and deep insights.

If this resonated with you, like the video, leave a comment about your own experience with meditation or mindset, and subscribe for more candid founder conversations.

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Most people think they struggle with fear or failure. But the truth is, we’re often more afraid of love, joy, and being fully seen.

In this episode, Dave Kashen, Jesse Pujji, and Andrew Warner uncover the hidden ways we resist appreciation, connection, and fulfillment—without even realizing it. They break down why receiving acknowledgment can feel so uncomfortable, especially for high achievers, and how this subconscious resistance affects success, relationships, and self-worth.

Jesse shares a powerful story about a leadership retreat that started as an awkward exercise and transformed into one of the most emotional, game-changing experiences of his life. Dave explains why we often block love and joy, even when we deeply crave them, and recounts the personal breakthrough that allowed him to finally feel his father’s love.

Andrew wrestles with his own discomfort around appreciation and recognition, uncovering the deep-seated beliefs that hold so many people back from embracing their own value. They also explore how shifting from a mindset of entitlement to appreciation can create more ease, flow, and unexpected success—without forcing it.

If you’ve ever downplayed your wins, brushed off praise, or struggled to accept love, this conversation will make you rethink how you show up in the world.
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Show Notes:
00:00 - Jesse’s secret story revealed
01:04 - The exercise that changed everything
03:05 - Why we resist acknowledgment
06:33 - The fear of love & joy
07:17 - Healing isn’t what you think
11:00 - Dave’s breakthrough with his dad
19:24 - Billion-dollar founders crave this
26:36 - Why we block appreciation
27:47 - “What you appreciate, appreciates”
29:08 - The trap of never enough
31:47 - How entitlement blocks fulfillment
37:53 - Why success feels uncomfortable
46:31 - Achieving more by doing less