

262. Philip Portman | The Three Keys to Success: Define Your Version of Success and Achieve It
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Philip Portman, author of The Three Keys to Success: Define Your Version of Success and Achieve It.
Phil is a serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of TextDrip, and a proud member of the Forbes Technology Council. He’s launched multiple startups in automation and communications, he helps businesses scale with AI-driven solutions, and even owns a horse farm in Michigan focused on employee well-being.
In this episode, you’ll learn how redefining success can help you break free from hustle culture, why writing down your goals isn’t just motivational—it’s transformational, and how building self-confidence might be the most underrated driver of success.
We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Philip Portman.
To Learn More about Philip and buy his book visit:
The Book: https://a.co/d/6SbH8Qk
Website/Socials: https://philportman.com/
https://www.instagram.com/phil.portman
https://www.facebook.com/philportman
https://twitter.com/philportman
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philportman/
https://www.youtube.com/@successispodcast
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:23 The influence of Phil’s mom raising him and his 6 siblings
3:15 The pursuit of approval limits intelligent decisions
12:59 Having balance, time-freedom and making a difference
18:36 The reason why you work hard
20:43 Slowing down to achieve more
23:20 Defining & sharing your goals with a goal-partner
27:06 100 Goals to tell your life where you want to go
29:59 Phil’s most ambitious accomplishment
33:26 Habits of high-achievers (exercise & reading)
36:13 Discipline & the habit of saying “no”
39:19 Building self-confidence & pursuing discomfort
43:28 To slow down time, get uncomfortable
45:15 Connect with Philip & get the book!
46:44 Phil’s book suggestions
49:16 You are far more capable than you realize
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