Adam Contos: Why 90% of High-Achievers Get Trapped in Complacency

This week, I’m sitting down with Mitch for a deep dive into success, purpose, reinvention, and why your best chapter may still be ahead of you.My career has taken some fascinating turns. From law enforcement to entrepreneurship to leading one of the world's most recognized real estate brands as the CEO of RE/MAX Holdings, I’ve learned that while the titles on your business card may change, the mission stays the exact same: build trust, solve problems, and help people move forward.Whether you're just starting out, navigating a major career transition, or wondering what’s next after achieving significant success, I’m sharing some practical wisdom on how to create momentum, find your ultimate purpose, and build a life you never want to retire from.00:00 Intro01:40 Adam’s powerful definition of success04:15 Why solving problems become the foundation of every career move07:35 The side hustle that unexpectedly opened the door to RE/MAX12:15 The shift from “wins and losses” to “wins and learns”13:10 How micro wins create macro results17:15 Why boredom might actually be pointing you toward your next season19:36 The Game Changer Strategy 23:20 The Struggle Strategy28:30 Lightning Round – Major Insights, Listen til the EndABOUT DREAM THINK DO PODCAST:DREAM THINK DO is the motivational podcast that gives you the stories, science, and strategies to DREAM bigger, THINK better, and DO more of what you were put on the planet to do. Hosted by Mitch Matthews – success coach, author, and keynote speaker – each episode features powerful conversations with world-changers like Brendon Burchard, Lewis Howes, Sara Haines, and Michael Hyatt… plus everyday people with extraordinary stories.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, creative, or someone chasing a big dream, you’ll get the inspiration and tools to take your life and career to the next level. Think personal development meets real-world strategies – all delivered with heart, humor, and zero hype. https://mitchmatthews.com/blog/ ===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:📱 ===========================YT ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@AdamContosCEOApple ➡︎ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-with-a-win/id1438598347Spotify ➡︎ https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1qmb90KZOKoisbwj6cqT===========================Connect with Adam:===========================Website ➡︎ https://adamcontos.com/Facebook  ➡︎ https://facebook.com/AdamContosCEOTwitter  ➡︎ https://twitter.com/AdamContosCEOInstagram  ➡︎ https://instagram.com/adamcontosceo/#adamcontos #startwithawin #leadershipfactory