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Samir Chaudry on Building Colin & Samir into a Media Brand
Inside the operating system of one of YouTube's most respected creator brands.
Roberto Baldea on Formula E and the Future of Motorsport
Inside the engineering of the fastest-evolving series in motorsport.
Ammar Sikandar - Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life
Ammar Sikander is a Canadian entrepreneur, the founder of Kingsman Capital Investments, a high-performance mindset storyteller, and a close friend of mine. We built this conversation around the real battles entrepreneurs never talk about - fear, identity, resilience, reinvention, and the mental pressure of going all-in. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Embracing the Entrepreneurial Path: Overcoming Fear and T
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Akshat Dhawan - You Either Risk It or Regret It
Akshat Dhawan is the CEO and Founder of Rally Sports - a Dubai-based startup redefining how athletes connect, compete, and build community across the Middle East. In this episode, Akshat opens up about his journey - from growing up in the UAE, India and studying in the UK, to taking the unconventional path of entrepreneurship in Dubai. He shares what it was like to go from riches to broke, rebuild
Why Cynicism Kills Growth (and How to Rewire for Optimism)
Cynicism feels safe. It protects you from disappointment - but it also keeps you from possibility. In this episode, I explore why so many of us mistake pessimism for intelligence, and how our ancient survival wiring still shapes the way we see modern risks. Drawing from Naval Ravikant’s philosophy, we unpack the biological roots of pessimism, why your brain is designed to expect the worst, and ho
Chirag Suri - From UAE Cricket to the IPL & Mentorship from Yuvraj Singh
Chirag Suri is one of the most recognisable faces in Associate cricket - a former vice-captain of the UAE national team, the first player from the country to be picked in the IPL by Gujarat Lions in 2017, and one of the leading ODI run-scorers in the world in 2022. But behind the milestones and headlines lies a much deeper story - one of identity, burnout, mentorship, and the courage it takes to w
You Need To Be Very Loyal To Your Future Self - Ernesto Gaita
Ernesto Gaita is the co-host of Money Buys Happiness - one of Canada’s most influential podcasts, featuring guests like Gary Vee, Patrick Bet-David, and Kyle Forgeard. He’s also worked behind the scenes with the Nelk Boys and helped build media brands from the ground up. In this raw and unapologetic conversation, we dive into: 🧠 What masculinity really means in 2025 🪞 Why self-awareness is your g
Tom Scollay - Mindset Will Always Beat Talent | Founder of Cricket Mentoring
Tom Scollay is the founder of the famous Cricket Mentoring, one of the most successful cricket academies in the world. He is a coach, mentor, and former professional cricketer for Middlesex in England. After an early career of incredible highs, including playing at Lord’s, and tough setbacks, Tom dedicated himself to becoming the mentor he wished he’d had. In this conversation, we decode his jour
Why 1% Changes Everything (Aggregation of Marginal Gain)
What if the next big transformation in your life isn’t a massive overhaul, but a 1% tweak done consistently? In this episode, we decode the philosophy behind 'The Aggregation of Marginal Gains' made famous by British Cycling coach Sir Dave Brailsford. From antibacterial hand-washing to hauling pillows across continents, Brailsford showed how micro-improvements compound into world-class success.
Decode Your Growth Curve, Unlock Your Results
Why do some goals rocket out of the gate and then flat-line, while others look dead for months before exploding overnight? In this episode we unpack the two shapes that secretly govern almost every skill, habit, and business: 1. Logarithmic Growth - early dopamine hits, long plateau 2. Exponential (Compounding) Growth - silent slog, sudden take-off You’ll learn: 🤔📉 How misunderstanding your cu
Ten Lessons from the last Ten Weeks: What I’ve Learned So Far
10 episodes. 10 weeks. 10 lessons that changed the game. In this special solo episode series every 10 weeks, I reflect on what I’ve learned since starting the podcast - from self-doubt and overthinking to perception, money, and mastering your mindset. Whether you’re chasing growth, clarity, or a good reality check - this one’s for you. - Links to previous episodes mentioned in this video: Link
Anthony Sorella - From breaking the mold, building a legacy, to finding purpose
From chasing money to chasing purpose. Anthony Sorella turned down top universities, took massive risks, and built a multimillion-dollar creative agency - but what did it take to get there? What were the trade-offs? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to get to the top, money, manifestation, vulnerability, and how success isn’t just about the cash, but about creating experiences for the people you love. He even gets raw about shedding a tear when needed. Oh, and we dive deep into the da
Comparison isn't the thief of joy...
Ever felt that nagging ‘why am I not there yet?’ when scrolling through Instagram or watching a friend’s success? We unpack why our brains are wired to compare, how this instinct can sometimes inspire us, and when it spirals into envy and self-doubt. Drawing insights from renowned psychologists like Daniel Kahneman and echoing timeless wisdom from Theodore Roosevelt, we examine both the bright si
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