I believe everyone has a story to tell, through seeking true, authentic insights about the entrepreneurial journey, I provide a platform for our peers to share their stories and inspire those that listen.
Welcome! I’m Sam Thomas, the host of the "Different Hats Podcast." In a world where entrepreneurs often feel pressured to wear countless hats, I believe in the power of authentic storytelling to redefine what success truly means. My mission is to help the 'World to See Success Differently' so you can achieve happiness, purpose, and fulfilment, by sharing real stories from those who’ve navigated the entrepreneurial landscape.
Through engaging conversations with peers and industry leaders like Chris Anderson of TED, I aim to provide you with the insights and inspiration needed to build the business you desire. Unlike other platforms, "Different Hats" focuses on the human side of entrepreneurship, moving beyond the performative aspects to foster genuine connections and meaningful growth.
Happy Listening 🎧
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I believe everyone has a story to tell, through seeking true, authentic insights about the entrepreneurial journey, I provide a platform for our peers to share their stories and inspire those that listen.
Welcome! I’m Sam Thomas, the host of the "Different Hats Podcast." In a world where entrepreneurs often feel pressured to wear countless hats, I believe in the power of authentic storytelling to redefine what success truly means. My mission is to help the 'World to See Success Differently' so you can achieve happiness, purpose, and fulfilment, by sharing real stories from those who’ve navigated the entrepreneurial landscape.
Through engaging conversations with peers and industry leaders like Chris Anderson of TED, I aim to provide you with the insights and inspiration needed to build the business you desire. Unlike other platforms, "Different Hats" focuses on the human side of entrepreneurship, moving beyond the performative aspects to foster genuine connections and meaningful growth.
Happy Listening 🎧
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What does it really mean to live a successful life? Is success about achievements, wealth, or status or is it something much deeper?
In this powerful episode of the Different Hats Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Dr. Carlos Saba, co-founder of The Happy Startup School. Carlos shares his journey from chasing external markers of success to redefining it as a feeling of alignment, acceptance, and agency.
We dive into:
This conversation is packed with wisdom on presence, purpose, and emotional awareness, reminding us all that success is not about having more, but about being more.
00:00 – Intro What is Happy Money?
06:02 – Redefining success as a feeling of alignment
07:31 – From black belts to diaries: chasing early success goals
12:45 – Why being still is so hard in today’s society
17:56 – Childhood, conditioning & the stories we inherit
21:27 – Is the school system broken? Emotional literacy & curiosity
26:27 – Parents, teachers & environments shaping emotional awareness
29:08 – Rage, shame & teaching children emotional intelligence
32:43 – Can we measure emotional intelligence like grades?
37:48 – The “Second Mountain” of purpose & contribution
42:45 – Finding your values and purpose vs. chasing titles
48:21 – Questioning the life blueprint: marriage, career & curiosity
53:14 – Compassion, forgiveness & letting go of “the one way”
55:41 – Feeling stuck? Where to start with transition
59:10 – The First Mountain vs. the Second Mountain
1:01:43 – Redefining money: Happy Money & financial stories
1:09:51 – Scarcity, shame & abundance
1:13:29 – What is happiness? Acceptance & agency
1:15:35 – Responsibility, awareness & self-compassion
1:18:31 – Life as an adventure, not a scoreboard
1:20:29 – Chaos, stories & infinite games
1:25:24 – Death, joy & making the game better
1:29:13 – Agency, acceptance & connection
1:30:13 – Summer camp, friendship & fulfillment
1:33:30 – The key midlife question: Who am I becoming?
1:36:02 – Closing tradition: Storytelling card reflection
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🔗 Connect with Dr. Carlos Saba
Website: https://www.happystartupschool.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlossaba
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