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He wasn’t a CEO. He didn’t start a business. He never chased a big break.

Ronald Read was a janitor and gas station attendant—a quiet, ordinary guy who lived simply. Nothing about him screamed “millionaire.”

So when he died and left behind $8 million, people were stunned.

How did a man with a modest paycheck end up wealthier than...

It started as a simple experiment.

A fake prison. A group of college students. Some assigned as guards, others as prisoners—just for research. No real stakes. No real consequences.

But within days, it spiraled into something terrifying.

The “guards” became cruel, abusive, and power-hungry. The “prisoners” became broken, submissiv...

He wasn’t the best player. He wasn’t a prodigy. But he kept winning—beating grandmasters, dominating tournaments, and leaving experts scratching their heads.

Amarey Clynes didn’t play chess the way everyone else did. He played his opponents. He understood one thing that most people never do:

People don’t play the game in front of them—they play the game they ...

It started with one person.

Then five.

Then twenty.

Within days, over 400 people were dancing uncontrollably in the streets—some laughing, some screaming, some collapsing from exhaustion. Some danced until they died.

This isn’t a myth. This actually happened in 1518 in Strasbourg, France. A real even...

Winning $315 million in the lottery should have been the best thing that ever happened to Jack Whittaker. Instead, it ruined his life.

Within a few years, he was broke, his family was destroyed, and he wished he had never won at all. Why? Because money doesn’t fix your problems—it magnifies them.

This is the true story of how sudden success can be a curse, no...

He had no real qualifications. No degrees. No training. And yet, he convinced the world he was a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, and a college professor—without ever stepping foot in a classroom.

Frank Abagnale Jr. didn’t just forge checks—he forged identities. He didn’t beat the system by being the smartest guy in the room—he beat it by understanding how people think.

You think you’re in control. You think you decide when to act, when to speak, when to move. But what if I told you your brain makes decisions before you’re even aware of them?

In the 1980s, neuroscientist Benjamin Libet ran an experiment that shook the foundations of philosophy and psychology. His research suggested that your choices aren’t really yours—your brain decides first, and your ...

Seven years. That’s how long James Stockdale survived as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Beaten, starved, locked in solitary confinement—every single day designed to break him. But he didn’t break. He found a way to outlast the pain, control his own mind, and stay strong when everything was designed to destroy him.

This is the story of a man who turned torture into a test of willpower, and ...

For 29 years, Hiroo Onoda believed he was still at war. Alone in the jungle, cut off from reality, he refused to surrender—even when the world had moved on without him. This is the true story of a soldier who fought an invisible enemy long after the battle was over, and what it teaches us about knowing when to let go.

Most people aren’t stuck in the jungle with a rifle—they’re stuck in jo...

Winners never quit—except when they do, and it’s the smartest damn thing they’ve ever done. This is the true story of a spy who risked everything, stole war-changing intel, and then made the hardest call of all: walking away. Why? Because survival isn’t just about endurance—it’s about knowing when to pivot. In this episode, we break down the psychology of quitting as strategy, why the sunk cost fallacy is keeping you ...

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, we’re looking ahead to 2025 and breaking down how to redefine what success means to you. Forget the hustle culture and endless comparison—this is about building a version of success that aligns with your values and creates lasting fulfillment. I’ll share simple, actionable habits that can transform the way you approach your goals and help you crush the up...

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In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, I’m sharing some of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned from my time in the ER. When people face the end of their lives, their regrets often reveal what truly matters. These stories will challenge you to reflect on your own life and make the changes needed to live fully, so you can avoid the pain of looking back and wondering, “What if?”

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In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, we’re going after one of the biggest productivity and mental clarity killers: overthinking. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in analysis paralysis, this episode is for you. I’ll share the single most powerful question I use to crush overthinking and move forward with confidence. It’s simple, effective, and something you can start using immediately to t...

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In this episode of Do Hard Sh!t, we’re tackling a hard truth: just “being yourself” isn’t enough if you want to reach your full potential. While authenticity is crucial, it’s not an excuse to stay comfortable or avoid growth. I’ll unpack what true authenticity means and how you can use it as a foundation to level up in every area of your life. This is about owning your story, embracing y...

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