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  • #66: Entrepreneur Who Hit Zero Twice Exposes What Nobody Tells You About Going Broke - Kevin Fedor
    Jan 23 2026

    Kevin Fedor hit zero twice as an entrepreneur and lived to expose the unsexy truth about going broke in business that success stories conveniently skip. As a marketing expert who rebuilt from nothing multiple times, Kevin reveals why entrepreneurship’s dark side isn’t about glory, it’s about surviving months at zero with nobody watching. Subscribe to hear the raw reality of entrepreneurship from someone who’s been broke twice and came back stronger.

    You’ll learn:

    -Why hitting zero twice as an entrepreneur is more common than you think and what it teaches you about resilience

    -The unsexy daily reality of entrepreneurship that looks identical to a 9-5 job but with zero safety net

    -How to build your own light when entrepreneurship leaves you running in complete darkness

    -Why autonomy matters more than money when choosing entrepreneurship over traditional careers

    -The self-awareness test every aspiring entrepreneur must pass before quitting their job

    -How to optimize for your North Star instead of chasing someone else’s definition of success

    -What really happens when you go months at zero income as a business owner

    -Why future-proofing your lifestyle goals should drive your entrepreneurial decisions today

    Have you ever experienced hitting zero in your entrepreneurial journey, or are you afraid of it happening? Share your story or biggest fear about going broke in business below.

    00:00 The Journey Begins: Early Entrepreneurial Influences

    00:33 First Internship: Planting the Seed of Entrepreneurship

    01:54 The Birth of a Sports Podcast

    04:30 Building Follow Spike: The Early Struggles

    06:21 The Long Road to the First Dollar

    07:46 The Importance of Consistency and Inputs

    15:34 Finding Value Beyond Financial Success

    22:12 Discovering Your North Star

    32:38 The Value of Passion and Validation

    32:52 Is University Necessary for Success?

    33:32 Challenging Traditional Education

    37:14 The Reality of Entrepreneurship

    39:30 The Importance of Self-Awareness

    44:14 Balancing Career and Personal Goals

    52:44 The Unseen Side of Entrepreneurship

    56:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

    01:00:24 Final Thoughts and Future Plans

    BEST QUOTES

    “Somebody just quit”

    “You’re basically running in the dark not knowing if there’s gonna be light eventually. That’s entrepreneurship.”

    “I had the whole ‘somebody just quit’ mentality and spent months at zero. It happens.”

    “If you can build your own light, you already win.”

    “You’re doing the right thing. Just keep doing it. You’re in a room of one and that’s okay.”

    #EntrepreneurshipReality #GoingBroke #StartupFailure

    Kevin’s Work

    Connect with Kevin Fedor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-fedor/

    Jacob’s Work

    Podcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385

    FREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify:

    Apple Podcasts:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite:

    https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.com



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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  • #65: Norman Ohler: Hitler’s Meth Blitzkrieg: The Nazi Secret WW2 Historians Ignore
    Jan 19 2026
    Nazi drug use wasn’t just “a detail”, it shaped Blitzkrieg speed, soldier psychology, Hitler’s inner circle and the Fuhrer himself.Nazi drug use shaped WWII in ways most people still don’t realize, and Norman Ohler, bestselling author of Blitzed and Tripped, joins me to expose how Pervitin, opioids, and ideology collided inside the Third Reich to create a regime, strategy (Blitzkrieg) and war never seen before in history.What part of Nazi drug use do you think most changes how people understand WWII? Pervitin on the front lines, or Hitler’s dependency behind closed doors?You’ll learn:-How Pervitin (methamphetamine) went from legal pharmacy product to a wartime performance tool.-Why “mainstream” WWII history often sidelined drugs as a serious factor in power, strategy, and behavior.-The story behind Germany’s stimulant pipeline and why sleep was framed as “the number one enemy of a soldier.”-What “35 million dosages” tells us about scale, normalization, and the machinery of war.-How Pervitin changed fear, motivation, empathy, and decision-making for soldiers in combat.-Hitler’s medical descent with Dr. Morell: from “vitamins” to opioids, and later even cocaine as a legal product at the time.-The darker edge: drug testing and experimentation connected to concentration camps, including “truth drug” research.-A wider drug lens: psychedelics’ historical role, why the Nazi era “was not really a psychedelic time,” and what Ohler is exploring now.00:00 Unveiling the Hidden Drug Secrets of WWII01:01 Inspiration Behind the Book03:20 The Rise of Pervitin in Nazi Germany06:39 Methamphetamine’s Role in the Blitzkrieg08:30 The Ethical Dilemma of Drug Use in War10:01 The Impact of Meth on Soldiers24:51 Hitler’s Descent into Drug Dependency31:01 The Nazis and Psychedelics32:36 Psychedelics in WWII: Limited Use and Rediscovery34:10 Nazi Experiments: Miracle Drugs and Submarine Missions37:16 Concentration Camp Atrocities: Beyond Drugs38:55 Human Nature and Atrocities: A Broader Perspective43:09 Psychedelics and Egalitarian Societies in History52:22 Iboga: The Potent African Plant55:08 Advice on Psychedelics and Personal Reflections57:38 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsNorman Ohler – Stone(d) Sapiens Substack:The Norman Ohler Dopecast & Substackhttps://stonedsapiens.substack.com/podcastBlitzed (Penguin UK):https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/294543/blitzed-by-ohler-norman/9780141983165Tripped (Atlantic Books UK):https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/tripped/Jacob’s WorkFREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.comTeamChief Editor: Chloe BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuffBEST QUOTES“Sleep is… the number one enemy of a soldier.”“35 million dosages… made their way into the German army and air force.”“You don’t have so much empathy… you actually do become… the functioning robot soldier.”“Don’t lie… Don’t lie to yourself. Don’t lie to others.”#NaziHistory#WorldWarII#Hitler This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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  • Feeling Trapped? How to Leave Your Old Life & Travel the World (2026) - Rolf Potts
    Jan 12 2026
    Vagabonding isn’t “quitting life”, it’s a practical long-term travel mindset for anyone who wants more freedom, less fear, and more time-rich living.Rolf Potts is a travel writer and bestselling author of Vagabonding (the modern classic on extended travel).What’s the biggest thing keeping you from long-term travel right now: money, fear, responsibility, or simply not giving yourself permission?Subscribe for more long-form conversations on travel, purpose, and designing a life you actually want.Expect to learn:–How to give yourself “permission” to travel (even if no one in your life gets it).–Why “time is the truest form of wealth” and how travel makes that real.–How to travel longer on less money by stepping outside the tourist bubble and into local rhythms.–Why slow travel beats rushed itineraries (and how it unlocks better deals + better stories).–Smartphone independence: simple ways to protect presence, serendipity, and real-world connection on the road.–Why “know your options, not your destiny” is the best planning rule for long-term travel.–How routines (gym, journaling, quests) can make travel deeper not boring.–Travel as pilgrimage: how walking (in cities or nature) can reset attention and reduce anxiety.00:00 Introduction to Solo Traveling00:12 First Vagabonding Journey01:37 Motivations and Realizations02:28 Impact of Early Travels03:45 Long-Term Travel Lifestyle05:19 Writing Vagabonding06:19 Travel Philosophy and Advice11:42 Funding Early Travels13:22 Experiencing Local Economies17:33 Slow Travel and Serendipity23:42 Challenges of Modern Travel30:21 Off the Beaten Path36:30 Embracing the Unexpected in Travel37:24 Challenging Journeys and Personal Growth39:16 Adventures on the Mekong River42:26 The Joys of Youthful Exploration44:21 Balancing Routine and Adventure53:20 Spiritual Reflections and Nature’s Wisdom01:02:42 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young Travelers01:05:37 Start Your Own PodcastRolf’s Work:Rolf Potts (official site): https://rolfpotts.comVagabonding (book page): https://rolfpotts.com/books/vagabonding/Paris Writing Workshops (Rolf’s Paris workshops info): https://rolfpotts.com/about/paris-writing-workshop/Paris Writing Workshops (main site): https://pariswritingworkshops.comVagabonding (official book site): https://vagabonding.netJacob’s WorkFREE Podcast Tips (2nd Channel): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAPodcast blueprint (Skool): https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacobjwatsonhowlandSpotify: Apple Podcasts: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacobwatsonhowlandX: https://x.com/jwatsonhowlandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watsonhowlandWebsite: https://www.jacobjwatsonhowland.comBest Quotes:“I wrote Vagabonding as a letter to my teenage self to say, look, you can do it now. Just give yourself permission.”“Time was my truest form of wealth.”“Know your options, but not your destiny.”“Allow yourself to be surprised.”“Waste your twenties. Don’t get too serious vocationally.”#Vagabonding#LongTermTravel#SoloTravel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit naturewithjacob.substack.com
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