Season 108 Episode 3763
Risk, Resilience, and Motivation S6E83
The entrepreneurial journey is about taking risks and following one's passion, often stepping away from comfort and predictability. This path involves navigating challenges and uncertainties, where resilience and adaptability are key. True entrepreneurship is not just about building businesses, but about personal transformation and the relentless pursuit of innovation, highlighting the courage and dedication needed to turn visions into reality. Michael Stein, host of the "Long Shot Leaders" podcast, has a multifaceted career as an entrepreneur, actor, filmmaker, and comedian. His life story is a testament to overcoming challenges, having been born prematurely with immunity issues and growing up with dyslexia and a stutter in a broken home. Despite these early hurdles, he found success in various fields, including a stint as the top nightclub promoter in Los Angeles. Stein's passion for filmmaking led him to invest all his savings into making movies, a bold move that eventually inspired him to start a business to fund his projects. This venture turned out to be incredibly successful, generating over $100 million. His work in entertainment includes playing Dirk Diggler in the short film "The Dirk Diggler Story" by Paul Thomas Anderson, which later inspired the feature film "Boogie Nights." In addition to his professional endeavors, Stein's podcast "Long Shot Leaders" is a platform where he explores the stories of underdogs who have achieved success. His interviews cover a wide range of topics, from personal growth to entrepreneurship, drawing in an audience with authentic and inspiring narratives.
