Saul Blinkoff is more than what meets the eye. Not only is he an incredible storyteller who animated the world’s most-loved characters - Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, and Tarzan… He’s also one of the most uplifting and inspiring humans I’ve had on the show because of his “Life of Awesome” philosophy. In this episode, Saul discusses the importance of failure and discomfort for success, how he’s turned his weaknesses into strengths, his personal measurement of success and he guides listeners on how to find meaning in life. If you’re feeling stuck and don’t know where to turn to next, tune in to this episode – I guarantee it will light a fire inside you!

Discussion points

02:15 A brief introduction to Saul

05:05 Do people identify themselves as the Hero or the Sage?

12:32 Why pain and discomfort will set you up for success

17:01 Saul’s first exposure to Disney

20:54 How to turn your weakness into strength

24:22 How Saul measures success

28:53 An interview that changed Saul’s life

34:05 Finding meaning in life

47:14 Why Saul loves animation

56:44 Why Saul hosts regular group trips to Israel

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#225: How To Live An Awesome Life With Hollywood Filmmaker Saul Blinkoff