This episode is a trip back in time, literally. I'm taking you into one of the wildest moments of my childhood, a moment that rewired how I look at life, business, leadership, and risk.

Growing up, my family didn't really do vacations. We did "events disguised as vacations," which really meant soccer tournaments. But one day, in Hawaii, my dad had the chance to choose between the smooth helicopter ride… or the crazy one.

And of course he chose crazy.

What happened next was part terror, part beauty, and all perspective. A nose dive off a waterfall, my sister screaming, my mom trying to hit my dad mid-air, and then suddenly, the most breathtaking view I'd ever seen in my life. A view we never would've reached if we stayed safe.

That moment taught me everything I know about growth: Smooth feels safe, but smooth never changes you. Crazy tests you, shakes you, scares you, and then gives you a view that stays with you forever.

In this episode, I break down why the easy path is an illusion, why fear is the tax we pay for doing something meaningful, and why the "crazy ride" in business is the one that ultimately makes you better.

If you're facing something right now that makes your stomach drop, a new hire, a big investment, a risky move, this one's for you. Hold on, trust the pilot, and look out the window. The fear won't last. The perspective will.

Let's talk about why the only ride worth taking is the one that makes you feel alive.