When Sahil Bloom realized he was sleeping through life, stuck on an unfulfilling path, he knew he had to make a change. He couldn't settle for a default future that left him feeling empty inside.

Too many of us are sleepwalking through life, stuck on a path we didn't consciously choose. It takes guts to snap out of it and leap into the unknown, betting on ourselves.

Sahil mustered that courage, inspired by his wife's faith in him and his parents' 42-year love story.

Embracing the mantra “you don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great,” Sahil began putting out content daily. His work took off when he shared tactical insights on redefining wealth, from money to relationships to health.

In this episode, he shares the wake-up call that sparked his transformation and the game-changing mindset shifts that have guided his journey since.

If you're looking to stop drifting and start living with intention, this episode is for you.

“Discipline is the ultimate act of service to your future self.”

In This Episode:

- The importance of discipline and effort

- Sahil’s transition from private equity

- Finding the courage to make life changes

- The power of kindness and optimism

- Living in the present moment vs. in the future

- Note-taking habit and reflecting on ideas

- The Feynman Technique: teaching to learn

- "Lean In" conversations: capturing audience attention

- The secrets to successful relationships

- Parental role models and their impact

- Defining wealth: balancing ambition and contentment

- Progress and learning can lead to fulfillment

- Taking action: starting before you're ready

About Sahil:

Sahil Bloom is a creator, writer, and founder. He's the creator of the Curiosity Chronicle newsletter, with over 800,000 subscribers. His forthcoming book, The Five Types of Wealth, is available for preorder. Sahil is the managing partner of SRB Holdings and SRB Ventures.

As a former Division 1 baseball player at Stanford, Sahil earned double majors in economics and sociology and a master's in public policy. Beyond his career accomplishments, Sahil is passionate about health, performance, and building a life full of love with his wife and son.

Website: https://www.sahilbloom.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sahil_bloom

Preorder his book: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/

Where to find me:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb

Website: https://jengottlieb.com/

My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb

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