“An idea is just an idea without actions. You need urgency. So many ideas go to the grave.” In this episode, Cris Munoz shares his journey coming from Washington Heights with a single mom and facing daily threats of violence, and his choice to not just survive, but to thrive. This conversation reminded me that most of us operate at a fraction of our capacity, either lacking urgency or direction. What idea are you letting drift toward the grave? What potential are you leaving untapped? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Cris Munoz’ Back Story

10:18 Mentors that Have Influenced Cris

12:44 Purpose in Mentoring the Youth

15:32 Cris’s Career Progression from Employment in Microsoft to Entrepreneurship

22:02 Family-Oriented Leadership

23:38 Ego and Humility

26:27 Maintaining Humility

27:52 Ideas vs. Execution

31:59 Vulnerability is a Key to Life

35:29 Inauthentic Representations on Social Media

36:49 Why Are People Not Honest with Themselves?

39:33 Impact of Persuasion and Storytelling in Leadership

42:37 Motivating Talent

47:51 Money as a Magnifier: Good and Bad

50:40 Making Smart, Data-Driven Decisions

52:36 Serving Others through the Wake-Up Call

57:41 Best Compliment Ever Received

58:52 “You Win or You Learn”

1:01:29 Suffering from Imposter Syndrome

1:03:32 Having Financial Success and Feeling Empty

1:05:44 Fitness Habits

1:08:07 On Faith and Spirituality

1:10:24 Working on Romantic Relationships

1:18:19 Recommended Books and Podcasts

1:20:25 Pieces of Advice for Younger Cris

1:21:38 What Cris Wants His Son to Say to Him in 30 Years’ Time

1:22:02 Connect with Cris

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