ep 6: success didn't save me... self-leadership did

quick psa before we begin.this conversation with Colin is one i’m deeply proud of. it’s honest, expansive and full of wisdom i know will land for many of you.unfortunately, due to a technical issue in the studio, the microphones didn’t capture the audio as cleanly as intended. i’ve done my best in post-production to improve it, but it isn’t perfect.i wanted to name that openly rather than pretend otherwise.thank you for your patience and understanding. i chose to share this episode anyway because the depth of the conversation felt more important than waiting for perfection.i’m committed to improving the production quality as the podcast grows and i appreciate you being here with me as i learn and refine along the way.with gratitude,david 🙏—----Colin Weir is a Curious, Courageous and Present Innovator, Entrepreneur and tech exec with a proven track record of defining the future and building growth businesses to harness it.With inherent tolerance for ambiguity and a passion for technology, Colin runs Moroku: a digital banking and payments company to define and deliver the next generation of financial services experiences.Cycling across Australia in 2010 with friends to raise money for charity highlights much of who he is: loving adventure, the outdoors, sports, challenging himself, growing and having robust conversations about things that are meaningful.“You don’t need eyes to see, you need vision”: Faithlessconnect with Col: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colweir/learn more about Moroku: https://moroku.com/ ~📺watch and subscribe on youtubein this episode, i sit down with Col for an honest conversation about ambition, pressure and the quiet cost of always striving. we explore what happens when success stops delivering the relief you expected, how self-leadership is forged through discomfort and why vulnerability is not a weakness but a requirement for real growth. this conversation invites you to question the beliefs driving your effort, reconnect with emotional awareness and lead your life and work from a place of courage, presence and integrity rather than fear or performance.what we explored this episode00:00 welcome to the gymnasium of life01:02 the hardest part of leading yourself03:12 why fighting reality keeps you stuck05:10 the phd that never happened (and why it mattered)07:04 success, ego, and the crash that follows09:02 the upper limit problem nobody talks about11:48 when success feels uncomfortable13:06 childhood programming and inherited scarcity15:02 tall poppy syndrome or playing small?17:10 questioning the beliefs you never chose19:06 throw the rulebook away21:14 courage vs bravado23:09 failure is the curriculum25:04 stop reacting, start responding27:01 from careful to carefree29:10 emotions are data, not enemies31:02 addiction, numbing and avoiding reality34:10 sobriety, clarity, and clean decisions36:28 where’s the gold in this pain?39:02 victimhood or radical ownership42:18 the people you surround yourself with matter45:01 leadership when everything falls apart48:10 parenting yourself through chaos51:06 vulnerability is strength, not weakness54:02 courage as a core value57:14 how to zoom out when life hits hard59:50 the only way out is through1:02:10 expanding beyond who you were taught to beconnect with me👉free resourcespractical tools, guided practices and resources to help you create more clarity, confidence and alignment - all 100% free. no catch - just high-impact support for high performers & purpose-driven humans ready to grow. enjoy! 👉need more support?if you’re interested in coaching programs and more support.👉linkedin👉facebook👉instagram👉tiktok👉youtube👉websitelots of love,david 💙