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Brian J. Esposito doesn’t do small talk—and neither do I. We sat down, poured a bourbon, and went straight into the stuff most founders and leaders avoid saying out loud.

In this episode, we talk about:

* Why “taking the L” is sometimes protection, not failure

* How work becomes a socially acceptable addiction

* The difference between wanting more and needing more

* Integrity when you’re broke, winning, or rebuilding from zero

* Why the wrong people can’t look you in the eye—and what to do with that

* How pain, setbacks, and pressure season you (if you let them)

This one’s equal parts mindset, leadership, and life—through the lens of business, resilience, and a little hockey.

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