Michael Batko: Feeling lost in 2018 unsure of himself to becoming CEO of Australia's largest startup accelerator: startmate, habits and rhytms to increase his 'surface area for luck to strike', and influences from polish heritage

Knowledge packed episode with the one and only Michael Batko! Batko was born in Vienna, Austria to polish parents and had quite a humble sunrise. His explorer love took him to Australia, where he’s been for the past 7 years in Sydney or Melbourne. A number of people I spoke to in the lead up to his recording spoke to Batko’s drive for excellence, his habits and routines and being a very reliable friend and colleague, hear about the secrets that have helped him become this person (worth noting, we can all do it, if we want to).I learn something every time we speak so please do enjoy and let me know your thoughts! ***TIMESTAMPS—————02:45 - Quick facts about Michael 03:40 - Re-imagining a high flyer 04:35 - Michael’s sunrise 06:00 - key influences 07:15 - Europe vs Australia attitude to life 08:44 - Heroes growing up 09:30 - Success in life at age 16 10:05 - Creating an impact on the world 10:50 - drive for excellence 11:36 - Brain use to process data, not store it 13:07 - Doing something new every week 14:01 - being lost in 2018 19:15 - painful learning 21:00 - 1%ers in last 2 years 23:25 - energy maintenance 24:50 - working with opposite personality 26:40 - great community building 30:20 - How does a startup accelerator make money? + Who does start mate help: 1) Work in a startup, 2) Found a startup, (3) Investors36:05  - Productive relationships w 1000’s of people 39:15 - Turning idea into reality 41:00 - Setting goals for new year 44:05 - Founder to know 45:15 - Final sprint***Read about our recently launched Curiosity Center business and subscribe to the newsletter for articles directly in your inbox!Always appreciate if you can help by rating this podcast on iTunes, as it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show.Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter for more!This show showcases relatable role models, re-imagining a high flyer to help you achieve your potential and be 1% better everyday!