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I used to think the point of entrepreneurship was to win

Then I met @jamesjbeshara (he founded @magicmind, one of the leading lines of mental performance products designed to enhance focus, energy, and cognitive function.)

He built a company valued at $400M, sold it in a fire sale, and then disappeared into YouTube rabbit holes, eastern philosophy, and the realization that he’d been building his life around a worldview he never consciously chose.

So he came on my podcast this week and shared the questions that helped him rebuild:
• what if your ambition is just masked insecurity?
• what do you actually want? peace, prosperity, or both?
• what is the world quietly asking of you that you’re ignoring?
• and can you build a massive, meaningful career without losing your mind?

This was one of the most personal, honest, and paradigm-shifting conversations I’ve had on the show.

If you’re someone who’s trying to do something big and stay deeply grounded at the same time, CHECK THIS ONE OUT!

🎧 Full episode is out now - check out the link in bio
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I used to think the point of entrepreneurship was to win Then I met @jamesjbeshara (he founded @magicmind, one of the leading lines of mental performance products designed to enhance focus, energy, and cognitive function.) He built a company valued at $400M, sold it in a fire sale, and then disappeared into YouTube rabbit holes, eastern philosophy, and the realization that he’d been building his life around a worldview he never consciously chose. So he came on my podcast this week and shared the questions that helped him rebuild: • what if your ambition is just masked insecurity? • what do you actually want? peace, prosperity, or both? • what is the world quietly asking of you that you’re ignoring? • and can you build a massive, meaningful career without losing your mind? This was one of the most personal, honest, and paradigm-shifting conversations I’ve had on the show. If you’re someone who’s trying to do something big and stay deeply grounded at the same time, CHECK THIS ONE OUT! 🎧 Full episode is out now - check out the link in bio
A few months ago, I made a list of 300 things to do before I die. Then I turned it into a four-foot poster and hung it in my house.

At first, it just felt like a fun creative project. But it quickly became something much bigger. The list gave me something to reach for on the hard days. It gave me direction when I felt lost and it made me excited about the future again.

I walk past it every day, and every day, I feel this subtle reminder of “Oh yeah… I’m building a really dope life.”

That’s why I recorded my first-ever solo episode of The Optimist this week. To share the full story:

→ How a random coaching assignment turned into the most meaningful thing I’ve done in years
→ Why 300 is the magic number (not 10, not 100)
→ The wild sniper rifle story that never would’ve happened if I hadn’t said it out loud
→ And why I believe everyone should build a list like this 

This episode is personal. It’s raw. And honestly, it’s a love letter to anyone who’s ready to live more intentionally, even when life gets hard.

It's now live on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple (just search for The Optimist). Until then, I hope this clip gives you something to think about. And if you’ve already started making your list… I’d love to see it.

PS: The first 5 people who DM me their list of 300 things will receive a free 4 foot poster in the mail. My treat ;)
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A few months ago, I made a list of 300 things to do before I die. Then I turned it into a four-foot poster and hung it in my house. At first, it just felt like a fun creative project. But it quickly became something much bigger. The list gave me something to reach for on the hard days. It gave me direction when I felt lost and it made me excited about the future again. I walk past it every day, and every day, I feel this subtle reminder of “Oh yeah… I’m building a really dope life.” That’s why I recorded my first-ever solo episode of The Optimist this week. To share the full story: → How a random coaching assignment turned into the most meaningful thing I’ve done in years → Why 300 is the magic number (not 10, not 100) → The wild sniper rifle story that never would’ve happened if I hadn’t said it out loud → And why I believe everyone should build a list like this This episode is personal. It’s raw. And honestly, it’s a love letter to anyone who’s ready to live more intentionally, even when life gets hard. It's now live on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple (just search for The Optimist). Until then, I hope this clip gives you something to think about. And if you’ve already started making your list… I’d love to see it. PS: The first 5 people who DM me their list of 300 things will receive a free 4 foot poster in the mail. My treat ;)
women - stop cutting men off in conversation ⁣
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I grew up in a cultural dynamic where it was normal to cut a man off mid sentence or thought, and we lose out on a lot of intel and wisdom and connection when we don’t actively stop this habit. it’s also just rude lol. ⁣
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this one tactic changed my life, and if you tend to cut men off or really anyone off in conversation, it’s useful. ⁣
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thanks for having me on the @theoptimist.podcast @jakefromthursday. full episode is up on youtube and wherever podcasts are available. link in stories.
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women - stop cutting men off in conversation ⁣ ⁣ I grew up in a cultural dynamic where it was normal to cut a man off mid sentence or thought, and we lose out on a lot of intel and wisdom and connection when we don’t actively stop this habit. it’s also just rude lol. ⁣ ⁣ this one tactic changed my life, and if you tend to cut men off or really anyone off in conversation, it’s useful. ⁣ ⁣ thanks for having me on the @theoptimist.podcast @jakefromthursday. full episode is up on youtube and wherever podcasts are available. link in stories.
I used to roll my eyes at bucket lists.

Then I wrote 300 things I want to do before I die. Printed them on a 4-foot poster. Hung it in my house.

That poster changed everything.

It’s not about crossing things off. It’s about remembering what matters.

Big dreams. Tiny moments. Soul work. A reminder, every day, that I’m building a life worth re-reading.

This week on The Optimist, I shared the full story (my first-ever solo episode).

Have you ever made a list like this?
You should. Start with 10. Then keep going. 300 is the minimum.

🎧 Episode out now. Link in bio.
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I used to roll my eyes at bucket lists. Then I wrote 300 things I want to do before I die. Printed them on a 4-foot poster. Hung it in my house. That poster changed everything. It’s not about crossing things off. It’s about remembering what matters. Big dreams. Tiny moments. Soul work. A reminder, every day, that I’m building a life worth re-reading. This week on The Optimist, I shared the full story (my first-ever solo episode). Have you ever made a list like this? You should. Start with 10. Then keep going. 300 is the minimum. 🎧 Episode out now. Link in bio.
Let it break you. That’s where the good shit is. Full episode with Niki Van Houten now live at the link in bio.
#breakup #breakups #relationshipcoach #relationshipadvice #breakupadvice #heartbreak #breakupcoach #relationshipcoach
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Let it break you. That’s where the good shit is. Full episode with Niki Van Houten now live at the link in bio. #breakup #breakups #relationshipcoach #relationshipadvice #breakupadvice #heartbreak #breakupcoach #relationshipcoach
We don’t realize how quickly time passes. Not until a whole year disappears behind us. Or until someone we love is gone. Or until we look up and wonder where it all went.

This list is what keeps me going.

𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗲.

Not to check boxes, but to stay awake to the beauty of being alive. To build a life I’m proud of. 

This week, I shared the full story in my first solo episode of The Optimist. Why I made the list, how it’s changed me, and why I think you should make one, too.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or numb or like time is moving too fast, start writing your list.

Your future self will thank you.

🎧 Episode out now. Link in bio.

PS - I also put my personal list in my link in bio, check it out for inspiration.
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We don’t realize how quickly time passes. Not until a whole year disappears behind us. Or until someone we love is gone. Or until we look up and wonder where it all went. This list is what keeps me going. 𝟯𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗲. Not to check boxes, but to stay awake to the beauty of being alive. To build a life I’m proud of. This week, I shared the full story in my first solo episode of The Optimist. Why I made the list, how it’s changed me, and why I think you should make one, too. If you’ve been feeling stuck or numb or like time is moving too fast, start writing your list. Your future self will thank you. 🎧 Episode out now. Link in bio. PS - I also put my personal list in my link in bio, check it out for inspiration.
Are you too soft? 

This week I’m sitting down with @alvaronunez. He’s done what most people would call impossible:

- 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.
- A 6-day ultra in the Sahara Desert with a 35-pound vest.
- A 3,000-mile bike race across America.
- Ironman and Ultraman World Championships.

But beneath the superhuman résumé is a much deeper story: one of heartbreak, vulnerability, mental health battles, and the raw conversations he had with himself in total darkness.

In this episode of *The Optimist*, we talk about:

- Why doing “impossible” things can’t just be about validation.
- How to channel pain, anger, and heartbreak into fuel.
- The Japanese concept of **Misogi** and why one impossible challenge a year can change your life.
- What it means to be a man today and why listening might be the hardest challenge of all.

Dropping tomorrow 👀
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Are you too soft? This week I’m sitting down with @alvaronunez. He’s done what most people would call impossible: - 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. - A 6-day ultra in the Sahara Desert with a 35-pound vest. - A 3,000-mile bike race across America. - Ironman and Ultraman World Championships. But beneath the superhuman résumé is a much deeper story: one of heartbreak, vulnerability, mental health battles, and the raw conversations he had with himself in total darkness. In this episode of *The Optimist*, we talk about: - Why doing “impossible” things can’t just be about validation. - How to channel pain, anger, and heartbreak into fuel. - The Japanese concept of **Misogi** and why one impossible challenge a year can change your life. - What it means to be a man today and why listening might be the hardest challenge of all. Dropping tomorrow 👀
@beggiolafs joins us tomorrow for one of the most demanded topics of the year: how to confidently approach people in public. 

Beggie is a psychology expert and has become a leading voice on charisma for hundreds of thousands of followers. 

Why is it so scary to approach someone at the gym or at a networking event? 

How do you keep a conversation flowing when it starts to die out? 

What’s the best way to catch someone’s attention in a crowded room? 

We cover it all. And a lot more. 

Episode drops on all platforms in 24 hours. See you soon.
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@beggiolafs joins us tomorrow for one of the most demanded topics of the year: how to confidently approach people in public. Beggie is a psychology expert and has become a leading voice on charisma for hundreds of thousands of followers. Why is it so scary to approach someone at the gym or at a networking event? How do you keep a conversation flowing when it starts to die out? What’s the best way to catch someone’s attention in a crowded room? We cover it all. And a lot more. Episode drops on all platforms in 24 hours. See you soon.
“Getting in touch with their feminine side”. 
How do we feel about that language?
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Full episode of The Optimist with @benjamin.forest.bliss is now live on all platforms!
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“Getting in touch with their feminine side”. How do we feel about that language? // Full episode of The Optimist with @benjamin.forest.bliss is now live on all platforms!
@benjamin.forest.bliss spent 25 years in the Air Force, rose to Lieutenant Colonel, and hit rock bottom.

On Veterans Day, he walked into a hospital and told the nurse, “I want to die.”

That moment changed everything.

He quit his job. He left the military. And in one heroic dose of psilocybin, he found something he never thought he’d feel again…peace.

In this conversation, Ben and I dive deep into psychedelics, masculinity, healing, and the emotional constipation that keeps so many men stuck.

This isn’t a drug story. It’s a story about awakening, and what happens when men finally face themselves.

Now live at our link in bio.
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@benjamin.forest.bliss spent 25 years in the Air Force, rose to Lieutenant Colonel, and hit rock bottom. On Veterans Day, he walked into a hospital and told the nurse, “I want to die.” That moment changed everything. He quit his job. He left the military. And in one heroic dose of psilocybin, he found something he never thought he’d feel again…peace. In this conversation, Ben and I dive deep into psychedelics, masculinity, healing, and the emotional constipation that keeps so many men stuck. This isn’t a drug story. It’s a story about awakening, and what happens when men finally face themselves. Now live at our link in bio.
I often wonder if it’s really possible to have it all: a successful career, staying fit, and being truly present for the people who matter most.

@dannycortenraede is someone I deeply respect for proving it’s possible. He’s built thriving businesses, prioritizes his health, and is intentional about creating quality time and meaningful connections with his family and in his personal life.

It’s something I’m working on every day myself; finding the right balance between ambition and what matters most.

What helps you balance your goals with your personal life and family? I’d love to hear your thoughts below.

Full episode at our link in bio!
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I often wonder if it’s really possible to have it all: a successful career, staying fit, and being truly present for the people who matter most. @dannycortenraede is someone I deeply respect for proving it’s possible. He’s built thriving businesses, prioritizes his health, and is intentional about creating quality time and meaningful connections with his family and in his personal life. It’s something I’m working on every day myself; finding the right balance between ambition and what matters most. What helps you balance your goals with your personal life and family? I’d love to hear your thoughts below. Full episode at our link in bio!
How courageous is it to go into your own caves and face the dragon?
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How courageous is it to go into your own caves and face the dragon?
What is your take on how p*rn impacts young men? 
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Sneak peak, ep 26 with @benjamin.forest.bliss drops next week.
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What is your take on how p*rn impacts young men? // Sneak peak, ep 26 with @benjamin.forest.bliss drops next week.
Instead of asking “will they like me”, ask “will I like them?”

🎙️“How to Confidently Approach Anyone in Public, with @beggiolafs; Psychologist and Charisma Expert”

Full episode now live at the link in bio.
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Instead of asking “will they like me”, ask “will I like them?” 🎙️“How to Confidently Approach Anyone in Public, with @beggiolafs; Psychologist and Charisma Expert” Full episode now live at the link in bio.
Masculinity is very fragile and insecure these days, especially for young men. 

This clip is from Ep 25 with @benjamin.forest.bliss on the overlap of psychedelics and masculinity
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Masculinity is very fragile and insecure these days, especially for young men. This clip is from Ep 25 with @benjamin.forest.bliss on the overlap of psychedelics and masculinity
The whole world tries to tell us that we need to optimize everything to be successful. Then when I had @calebulf on the podcast, I realized I was seeing it all wrong.

In this week’s episode of The Optimist, Caleb and I dive into what optimization actually means, beyond just perfect routines and relentless productivity.

We unpacked a few big questions like:
- Does how we dress actually change how we perform?
- How can physical strength reshape your mental resilience?
- What if confidence isn’t about having it all figured out, but just figuring out what works for you?

Caleb changed my perspective on true optimization. Now he might change yours too.

Episode is live a day early! Peep the link in bio to check it out and join our new WhatsApp group to talk about it.
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The whole world tries to tell us that we need to optimize everything to be successful. Then when I had @calebulf on the podcast, I realized I was seeing it all wrong. In this week’s episode of The Optimist, Caleb and I dive into what optimization actually means, beyond just perfect routines and relentless productivity. We unpacked a few big questions like: - Does how we dress actually change how we perform? - How can physical strength reshape your mental resilience? - What if confidence isn’t about having it all figured out, but just figuring out what works for you? Caleb changed my perspective on true optimization. Now he might change yours too. Episode is live a day early! Peep the link in bio to check it out and join our new WhatsApp group to talk about it.
Did you stop to smell a flower today?
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Did you stop to smell a flower today?
Don’t be afraid to be a beginner. It’s really not that deep.
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Do you know what it means to hold space? 
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Full ep with @ryanmoresbywhite at link in bio
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Do you know what it means to hold space? // Full ep with @ryanmoresbywhite at link in bio
I’ve never begged anyone to listen to an episode of The Optimist. But, I’m going play that card for the first time today. 

Please please please take an hour to listen to this one. 

Most men walking around today look like men. They have jobs, relationships, and responsibilities…

But emotionally they’re still operating as little boys. And it’s killing their ability to lead, to love, and to hold a safe frame in relationships.

@ryanmoresbywhite is a world-renowned men’s coach and has built up an impressive audience on social media in recent years. We discussed:

- Why modern men never went through the essential rites of passage that turn boys into men

-How this lack of initiation shows up in relationships, careers, and personal integrity

-The subtle ways men outsource their emotional stability to women (without even realizing it)

-The dangerous ripple effects this has on families, children, and the future of our communities

-How to start doing “the work” to reclaim your mature, grounded masculine energy

This is not a soft conversation. This is a wake-up call.

If you’ve been coasting, hiding, or avoiding your own growth, this one is going to sting.

But if you want to build the kind of life, relationship, and legacy you can be proud of… it starts here.

Listen now at the link in bio. Then do something about it.
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I’ve never begged anyone to listen to an episode of The Optimist. But, I’m going play that card for the first time today. Please please please take an hour to listen to this one. Most men walking around today look like men. They have jobs, relationships, and responsibilities… But emotionally they’re still operating as little boys. And it’s killing their ability to lead, to love, and to hold a safe frame in relationships. @ryanmoresbywhite is a world-renowned men’s coach and has built up an impressive audience on social media in recent years. We discussed: - Why modern men never went through the essential rites of passage that turn boys into men -How this lack of initiation shows up in relationships, careers, and personal integrity -The subtle ways men outsource their emotional stability to women (without even realizing it) -The dangerous ripple effects this has on families, children, and the future of our communities -How to start doing “the work” to reclaim your mature, grounded masculine energy This is not a soft conversation. This is a wake-up call. If you’ve been coasting, hiding, or avoiding your own growth, this one is going to sting. But if you want to build the kind of life, relationship, and legacy you can be proud of… it starts here. Listen now at the link in bio. Then do something about it.

Jake Hurwitz (@jakefromthursday) Instagram Stats & Analytics

Jake Hurwitz (@jakefromthursday) has 22.8K Instagram followers with a 4.19% engagement rate over the past 12 months. Across 260 posts, Jake Hurwitz received 382K total likes and 11M impressions, averaging 2.62K likes per post. This page tracks Jake Hurwitz's performance metrics, top content, and engagement trends — updated daily.

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Jake Hurwitz received 382K total likes across 260 posts in the last year, averaging 2.62K likes per post.
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