Taylor Swift’s songwriting system

Jodie describes how Swift mines personal experiences and social feedback to craft resonant songs.

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In this episode, I’m back with my friend, entrepreneur, author, and powerlifter Jodie Cook, for another incredible conversation about discovering your personal success system. Jodie’s got an inspiring journey — from building and selling a 20-person social media agency to launching Coachvox and becoming a Forbes contributor.

In this episode, we explore what it means to have a success system, why simplifying your communication matters, and how persistence and visualization play a huge role in achieving your goals. We also get deep into personal reflections — like the lessons we learn from childhood and the hidden power of discomfort as a sign of growth. If you’ve ever wondered what your unique formula for success might be, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(02:00) - Jodie’s journey and recent achievements

(06:15) - The power of children’s books in storytelling

(10:30) - Personal success systems explained

(13:45) - Success stories: Taylor Swift, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk

(17:00) - Visualization and goal setting

(21:45) - Communication and cultural understanding

(25:00) - Using personal strengths for success

(29:00) - Powerlifting and competitive mindset

(32:00) - Visualization as a success tool

(37:30) - Cosmic perspective and clarity