The Motivation Inside (TMI)

Wilbur Ross, a leading private equity investor, would rather invest in a mediocre idea brilliantly executed than a brilliant idea poorly executed. On Episode 29 of The Motivation Inside (TMI) Mr. Ross, a member of President-elect Trump's economic team, talks with host Anthony Scaramucci talk about his investment strategy, which his wife says "tries to reinvent the 19th century."

Political polarization in the United States is at multi-decade highs, driven in part by the echo chambers of social media. On Episode 28, Time Inc. Chief Content Officer Alan Murray speaks with host Anthony Scaramucci about the challenges of digital journalism and political coverage in the 21st century.

Very few people wrote about the financial crisis of 2008 before and after it happened better than wealth manager and financial blogger Barry Ritholtz. In Episode 27 of The Motivation Inside (TMI), host Anthony Scaramucci talks with Ritholtz about how he predicted and what he learned from the crisis, how he developed his investing philosophy and why he believes so ardently in educating the public through digital media.

In Episode 26 of The Motivation Inside (TMI), host Anthony Scaramucci shares lessons from his new book, "Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole: How Entrepreneurs Turn Failure Into Success." Using examples from his own life, Anthony shares tips on personal resilience, effective negotiating, creative marketing, fulfilling partnerships and ultimate self-actualization.

One of the most powerful lessons parents can teach their children is the importance of seeing things through to completion. In high school Fox Business reporter Charlie Gasparino was on his way to a noteworthy career as an amateur boxer before a fondness for girls derailed his training regimen - and he regrets it every day. On Episode 25 of The Motivation Inside (TMI) Charlie talks with host Anthony Scaramucci about his upbringing, the source of his passion for journalism and why he sees every story through to the end.

People cope with stress in different ways. Many turn to drugs and alcohol to dull the pain, and for some that experimentation turns into a dangerous, life-altering addiction. That's what happened to David Scaramucci, older brother of host Anthony Scaramucci. In Episode 24, David opens up about his decades-long battle with addiction, and how he got back on the path to sobriety.

There is no such thing as a self-made man. Every person needs guidance in life and you should never be afraid to ask for help. In Episode 23 of The Motivation Inside (TMI), host Anthony Scaramucci talks to author and U.S. Army veteran Benjamin Sledge about how he coped with the emotional scars of war and adjusted to life away from the battlefield. After initially struggling with the transition to civilian life, Ben was able to overcome his demons with the help of friends and a spiritual community. Now he shares his story and message through music (with HeartSupport) and writing.

To become a successful entrepreneur you have to identify your passion and take a scary leap of faith. The first few months out your comfort zone with no steady income can lead to an avalanche of self-doubt, but you have to believe in yourself to push through the anxiety. In Episode 22 of The Motivation Inside (TMI), former Mitt Romney New York campaign finance director J.P. Miller talks about his decision to leave a well-paying job on Wall Street to start a New York politics-focused news aggregation website, Empire Report New York.

Remembering where you came from is an important part of knowing where you're going. There is no such thing as a self-made man, every successful person stands on the shoulders of giants. Be grateful and take inspiration from those who helped you get to to where you are. In Episode 21 of The Motivation Inside (TMI), host Anthony Scaramucci talks with Joseph Del Raso, partner at Pepper Hamilton LLP and chairman of the National Italian-American Foundation, about the importance of remembering their Italian heritage.

Everybody has to find their own path to and definition of success. To find your "hustle," identify things that you're both good at and passionate about - and pick a career that is the intersection of those two things. In Episode 20 of The Motivation Inside (TMI), host Anthony Scaramucci talks with Business Insider Senior Finance Reporter Linette Lopez about finance, politics, journalism and how to find your hustle.