Today’s episode is Nihal Mehta from @humanunicornpod, talking about why ego is just fear in disguise, how compassion and candor can actually make you unstoppable, and why this is the greatest era ever to build, create, and win. I tell a story I don't tell often, about how I got into college and shocked my guidance counselor. Hope you enjoy!
00:00 – Why ego is just insecurity in costume
04:42 – What bullying and fear really come from
07:13 – Immigrant upbringing and self-belief
13:00 – The college story that changed everything
20:56 – Why self-confidence comes from good intent, not validation
26:00 – How to forgive without getting walked on
32:00 – The real reason most people can’t give honest feedback
38:21 – Why good karma is the most practical business strategy
40:18 – Dealing with hate, judgment, and the price of being known
42:35 – Why nobody’s listening, and why that’s freeing
47:06 – “I love you, but it’s your fault.” The truth about accountability
50:11 – The most optimistic me...
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