Sep 06 2023 70 mins
In this enriching episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Kirk Lazaruk, a dear family friend turned mentor and friend, to explore the profound impact of his upbringing and life experiences. Kirk candidly shares his journey of growing up in a divorced home and being the son of Holocaust survivors, shedding light on how these experiences shaped his resilient and positive outlook on life. Join us as we delve into Kirk's wisdom on the importance of surrounding oneself with the right influences, the guiding factors towards success, and the challenges that young individuals encounter while navigating their life paths.
00:48 Intro
02:36 What is your definition of success?
05:48 What did your childhood look like that led to your success today?
11:28 How did arguments your parents may have had affect you?
12:51 Did the example of an entrepreneurial and hard working dissuade you from trying in school?
15:00 Did you grow up in an orthodox jewish home?
16:15 Did your parents talk about their experiences in the Holocaust when you were younger?
18:35 What attitude and outlook on life did they pass down to you?
19:53 How did you figure out what direction you wanted to go in life?
25:18 What sort of value do you put on having a mentor?
27:07 If a young person came to you and said they want to figure out what they want to do in life, what advice would you give them?
29:20 Do you think to become a well rounded individual you need to put yourself in positions that don’t align with your strengths?
32:08 What importance do you put on time to reflect as an individual in your life?
34:55 What are the main factors that have led to your career success?
36:32 What do your draw motivation from?
39:00 Why do people surround themselves with people that keep them down?
47:02 The hypothetical question related to the relationship with your significant other
01:03:52 What is your greatest success in life so far?
01:07:41 Word Association
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