The sense of feeling alive comes from doing the things we love, like podcasting, that give us meaning and fulfillment in life. These things may bring us a sense of buzz and purpose, leading to a career built around cultivating personal meaning.
The speaker encourages listeners to go and pursue their passion projects or start a business, emphasizing that it can be done with a low investment in terms of time and resources. He shares a personal example of a successful 18-year-old who started earning 20 grand a year after pursuing a passion project.
Maximizing the number of listeners for a podcast involves extending the top of the funnel and developing relationships with listeners over time to draw people in and keep them engaged. The goal is to get listeners to jump in and out of episodes until they become devoted fans and potentially customers.
In this episode, the host explains the reason behind ending The Mastermind and the efforts they put in to support it, leading to unexpected interest from a nine-figure business.
Building deep community and relationships starts with knowing your neighbors and having a good relationship with the people around you, rather than only looking for relationships that can advance your career or goals. It is important to prioritize real connections over superficial ones.