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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 39 MIN

Wake Up to Die Again: The Power of Stewardship and Subtraction with Scott Lackey

from The (Legit) L.G.E.T. Mindset™ Podcast

How do you move forward when a "lightning strike" moment evaporates everything you’ve built?In this episode of The (Legit) L.G.E.T. Mindset™ Podcast, host Curtis McCullom sits down with Scott Lackey—an Army veteran, patented inventor, and Iron Man—to discuss the raw reality of professional collapse and the spiritual awakening that followed.Scott shares the gripping story of losing a $3 million venture in a single day. But more importantly, he reveals the single word that shifted his entire worldview: Stewardship. This conversation is a masterclass in internal alignment, exploring why true success isn't about what you add to your life, but what you are willing to subtract.In this episode, we discuss:The Dual Meaning of "Wake Up to Die Again": Shifting from the misery of being lost to the daily gift of intentional sacrifice.Stewardship vs. Ownership: How Scott reconciled losing his business by realizing he was a steward of his ideas, not the owner of the outcomes.The Power of Subtraction: Why finding your true self requires stopping the noise and sacrificing the ego.Internal Alignment: Why chasing external "lottery wins" is an empty pursuit if you aren't right on the inside.Resilience in the Silence: Learning to find God and direction in the quiet moments rather than the chaos.About Our Guest: Scott Lackey is an Army veteran who served in Iraq, a patented inventor, and a dedicated family man. His new book, Wake Up to Die Again, launches on May 14th.Connect with Scott:Website: scotlackey.comPre-register for the book: Get notified of the May 14th launch on his website.Connect with Curtis McCullom:Work with Curtis: BespokeHumanPotentialCoaching.comFollow the Podcast: The (Legit) L.G.E.T. Mindset™If this episode resonated with you, please leave a review and share it with someone navigating their own "lightning strike" moment.

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