The Social-Engineer Podcast Ep. 324 - Human Element Series - It Cant Be About Me with Jay Izso
Oct 13, 2025
Jay Izso, a high-energy mindset and resilience coach, shares captivating insights from his diverse experience. He recounts a transformative calf rescue that highlighted the urgency of action in life. Kindness emerges as a core value for bridging conflicts. Jay discusses learning to identify decision power through a shocking electric fence incident. He also reflects on overcoming depression with humility and creativity, emphasizing the importance of servitude in marriage and accountability through mentorship. Tune in for inspiring life lessons!
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Saving The Calf In Nebraska
- Jay recounts a frozen Nebraska morning at 17 where he helped deliver a calf and learned to act without self-focus.
- That moment taught him life is precious and sometimes you just do what must be done.
Motorcycle Crash Rescue
- Jay tells of stopping for a motorcycle crash near Richmond and helping stabilize a badly injured rider until rescue arrived.
- The event reinforced doing what needed to be done without thinking about personal risk or recognition.
Kindness As The Social Gray
- Jay frames kindness as a core value and calls it the 'gray' that connects people beyond binary positions.
- He warns kindness must be genuine and not used selfishly to manipulate others.
