Joining me today is Fadi El Khatib, legendary athlete turned entrepreneur and one of the most influential figures in sports and business across the Middle East. Known as "The Lebanese Tiger," Fadi shares how he transitioned from basketball stardom to building thriving ventures, including Champs Academies and gym facilities in Dubai.

In this episode, Fadi opens up about the key lessons he learned training alongside Michael Jordan, including the importance of discipline, resilience, and mental toughness—principles he now applies to his entrepreneurial journey. He dives into building successful fitness businesses, financing and scaling gym operations, and launching his latest venture, a new energy drink, while taking advantage of Dubai’s unparalleled opportunities for growth and networking.

Fadi also reflects on handling criticism, raising mentally tough kids, and balancing family life with business. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, grit, and transforming passion into a legacy that inspires others to thrive.

0:00 Introduction and background of Fadi El Khatib
1:46 Transition from soccer to basketball and early challenges
3:24 Influence of high school coach and first international success
6:35 Key moments in Asian championships and training with Michael Jordan
10:44 Evolution of basketball, competition, and its popularity in Lebanon
16:47 Overview of Asian basketball league structures
31:41 Lessons from Michael Jordan and insights from The Last Dance
35:11 Mental toughness in sports, handling loss, and resilience
38:33 Transition to Dubai, Champs academies, and gym business advice
51:23 Financing and managing gym facilities, team growth, and leadership
1:02:46 Balancing fitness with a busy lifestyle and encouraging others
1:10:20 Dealing with criticism and negativity, and promoting mental fitness
1:17:54 Fadi's role in Dubai Sports Council and balancing family life
1:24:16 Raising mentally tough kids and criticism for leaving Lebanon
1:30:26 Business and government challenges in Lebanon, love for Dubai
1:36:12 Fadi's nickname and new energy drink launch
1:40:58 Networking in Dubai

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Joining me today is Dr. Arthur Brooks, a Harvard professor, behavioral scientist, and best-selling author known for his groundbreaking work on the science of happiness. Once a professional classical musician, Dr. Brooks made a transformative leap into academia, where he now guides the next generation of leaders in understanding what it truly means to lead a fulfilling life.

In this episode, we explore the intricate balance between success and satisfaction, the pitfalls of chasing money, fame, and power, and the surprising keys to lasting happiness. Dr. Brooks shares the role of self-reflection, the importance of boredom in finding meaning, and why spending time wisely can be more valuable than accumulating wealth. We also dive into his personal journey, from his early days in music to leading one of the world’s most influential think tanks, uncovering the life lessons that shaped his philosophy along the way.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, or simply curious about what it takes to live a purpose-driven life, this conversation with Dr. Brooks will inspire and challenge you to rethink your path to happiness.

00:00 Introduction
02:00 The ways in which entrepreneurship brings freedom
06:00 Arthur's journey from musician to behavioral scientist
12:00 Bringing happiness science to Harvard's halls
18:00 Breaking free from success hierarchies
25:00 Why meaning matters more than happiness
31:00 Learning to sit with boredom and find yourself
39:00 Finding the sweet spot between solitude and connection
46:00 Keeping faith while building a business
54:00 Spending wisely on what truly matters
01:03:00 Understanding our modern obsessions
01:17:00 The power of knowing yourself
01:24:00 How different cultures view happiness
01:30:00 Building healthy habits that last
01:37:00 Where spirituality meets meaning
01:44:00 Making better choices with money
01:50:00 The core values you should live by
01:54:00 Staying grounded in the spotlight
02:00:00 How to avoid burnout
02:10:00 Looking back on success and legacy

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Joining me today is ‪@CodieSanchezCT‬ a renowned investor, entrepreneur, and the author of the newly released book Main Street Millionaire, a no-nonsense guide to building wealth. She unpacks pivotal lessons learned during the 2008 financial crisis, her approach to building wealth through buying—not starting—businesses, and the “three C’s” that have been the foundation of her success: curiosity, crowd, and cash.

00:00 Introduction to Codie Sanchez
01:15 Managing projects and career transitions
05:52 From journalism to finance: Money lessons
10:25 The three C's for making money
12:36 Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis
14:45 The value of working for a company first
18:14 Hiring principles and ambition differences
27:44 Entrepreneurship: Risk and brain systems
32:16 Building teams and education critique
37:17 Wealth-building and networking strategies
44:41 Networking tips for introverts
51:29 Business mentorship
55:29 Buying businesses and sectors to avoid
01:03:07 Strategic focus and opportunity cost
01:08:39 Private equity vs accelerators
01:11:30 Mike's fitness app and scaling it
01:14:38 Reverse engineering and missed chances
01:17:26 Partnerships: Challenges and strategies
01:22:06 Delegating, hiring, and firing
01:31:17 Podcasting: Growth and challenges
01:37:06 Social media, assertiveness, and self-perception

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