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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 1H 2M

Mark Rampolla on Energy, Focus, and Meaning

from AGEIST · host David Stewart

What happens when you reach the pinnacle of business success—and feel completely trapped? We invited one of our recent featured profiles, Mark Rampolla, founder of ZICO Coconut Water and the author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom, to join us on The AGEIST Podcast. He challenges the relentless drive that defines most entrepreneurial lives by opening up about the emotional and physical toll his hustle took and how he rebuilt his life around energy, discipline, and self-awareness. Mark also shares the surprising tools and mindset shifts that helped him regain not just balance, but meaning—and how others can do the same.How long will you live? Take our quiz today to find out at ageist.com/longevity-quiz!Special Thanks to Our SponsorsTimeline Nutrition: Our favorite supplement for cell support and mitochondrial function. Listeners can now get 20% off their first Timeline purchase by using the code “AGEIST” at checkout at TimelineNutrition.com/ageist.Maui Nui: The cleanest, most nutrient-dense red meat out there—high in protein, rich in antioxidants, and ethically harvested. Their new, subscription-only ‘Ohana Reserve Aged Cuts are aged for 14 days to make for unforgettable flavor, plus their to-go venison sticks are perfect for healthy snacking. Right now, Maui Nui is offering a free 12-pack of their jerky sticks with your first order of $79 or more. Just go to mauinuivenison.com/ageist to grab yours.LMNT Electrolytes: Our #1 electrolytes for optimal hydration. Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase by using our link here. Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend.Key Moments“I realized I was still trapped—working crazy hours, drinking too much, my marriage falling apart—and I thought, this is success?”“Energy is the most valuable resource I believe we have. I build my life around it.”“Your company’s growth is highly correlated with your own personal growth.”Connect with Mark RampollaWebsiteLinkedInProject RegenerationConnect with AGEISTNewsletterInstagramWebsiteLinkedInClick Here for the full interview transcript.Say hi to the AGEIST team!

What happens when you reach the pinnacle of business success—and feel completely trapped? We invited one of our recent featured profiles, Mark Rampolla, founder of ZICO Coconut Water and the author of The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Freedom, to join us on The AGEIST Podcast. He challenges the relentless drive that defines most entrepreneurial lives by opening up about the emotional and physical toll his hustle took and how he rebuilt his life around energy, discipline, and self-awareness. Mark al...

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