In this episode of Business, Finance & Soul, Shaun Enders sits down with Pete Sacco—entrepreneur, data center builder, and self-described modern-day mystic—to talk about what happens when high performance meets inner work.

Pete shares the turning point that changed his life, the framework he calls Commit, Learn, Do, and why his book Living in Bliss is ultimately about building a life rooted in presence, purpose, and prosperity (for yourself—and for others).

From there, the conversation expands into the frontier: AI as "electricity," decentralization, the future of identity, robotics, and why the next era may not diminish our humanity—but amplify it. Pete also breaks down leadership in the modern world: culture, motivation, vision, and the rituals that keep leaders grounded when everything speeds up.

If you've ever felt like success and fulfillment were two separate paths, this episode is your reminder: you can be both.

What we cover

Pete's transformation story and the origin of Commit, Learn, Do
Defining "bliss" for leaders in high-pressure environments
Why meditation is a leadership tool (and where it can lead)
AI's pace of change and what it means for identity and purpose
Decentralization: workforce, energy, finance, and cloud infrastructure
Robotics, caregiving, and the future of "work"
The belief Pete would erase: your worth = your productivity
Building a personal brand in the AI era

Guest links

Pete's website: www.petesacco.com
Book: Living in Bliss: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Bliss-Achieve-Balanced-Existence/dp/1636803725/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

Connect with Shaun / Business, Finance & Soul

https://www.youtube.com/@Businessfinanceandsoul

www.BusinessFinanceAndSoul.com

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro / Pete's background: technologist + modern-day mystic 02:45 – The turning point and Living in Bliss 06:15 – What "bliss" means for leaders 09:05 – The CEO shift: culture + motivation 14:40 – Rituals for grounded leadership (meditation) 17:08 – Consciousness, connectedness, and "unmeditating" 22:15 – AI, identity, and the future of work 32:30 – Decentralization: energy, cloud, currency 42:20 – Robotics and real-world adoption 52:00 – The belief Pete would erase 54:35 – "My job is to love you" (the story) 56:30 – Where to find Pete