In this conversation, Max Stephens shares his journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a coach, speaker, and author. He discusses the importance of self-discovery, understanding one's purpose, and the illusions of success in modern society. Max emphasizes the need for psychological reengineering to align one's life with intrinsic motivations and the significance of contribution to find true fulfillment. He provides insights on building a solid foundation for change, recognizing red flags in one's life, and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.

Chapters

00:00 Journey to Coaching: A Personal Story

05:53 The Quest for Purpose: Understanding Self-Deception

11:55 The Illusion of Success: A Critical Examination

17:47 Building a Foundation: Forgiveness, Mortality, and Honesty

24:08 Gifts and Contribution: Finding Your Purpose Beyond Self

29:34 The Importance of Contribution

33:38 Psychological Reengineering for Purpose

40:01 Transforming Identity and Habits

46:09 Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation