John opens with the Voyager missions and Carl Sagan’s Golden Record — a reminder that all of us send signals into the world, hoping someone understands who we are and what we’re trying to do.
This episode launches a four-part collaboration with Luca Volentir, host of Path in Life. Part One is about getting to know him: his move across the world at 19, the intention that guides his choices, and the mindset that keeps him learning instead of becoming bitter. It’s also where John introduces the idea of career heartbreak — the moment when your hard work collapses, or gets taken from you — and how Luca reframes that as a question of mindset and meaning.
A conversation about ambition, identity, heartbreak, and the search for direction — especially when you’re building something from scratch and trying to gain momentum on your own.
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Music Credits:
Intro:
Cosmic Ambient Soundscape for Films by Pripac from Pixabay
Ambient Space Arpeggio – Cosmic Echoes by Lilliben from Pixabay
Intermission:
One Step Ahead by Alex Grohl from Pixabay
Lo-Fi Midnight Hip Hop by Grand Project from Pixabay
Outro:
Mulholland Drive by Toyko Rifft from Pixabay