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The Moonshot Podcast
Welcome to Moonshot, where we dive deep into the mindset, stories, and strategies of world-class performers who push the boundaries of what's possible. Each week, we sit down with entrepreneurs, athletes, and business leaders to uncover what it really takes to turn big dreams into reality. From personal growth hacks and leadership insights to overcoming obstacles and making bold decisions, Moonshot is all about inspiring you to aim for greatness, dream big, and defy boundaries.
Hosted by Tatjana Pandurevic, whose journey from a professional junior tennis player to the forefront of tech innovation exemplifies relentless adaptability and the pursuit of success. Having held pivotal roles at industry giants like Amazon and Dell EMC, Tatjana now champions transformative tech solutions as an AI/ML Specialist at Amazon Web Services, sharing firsthand insights from her experiences with the growth mindset and high performance.
Whether you're seeking actionable advice, motivational stories, or a fresh perspective on success, this podcast is for you. Tune in, and get ready to learn from the best as we explore what separates the top 1% from the rest.
The Moonshot Podcast
The Hard Work Most People Avoid: Tobi Pearce on Building a $400M Empire at 29
Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a multi-million dollar business? What's the real, unfiltered truth behind extraordinary success?
Meet Tobi Pearce, a tech founder who transformed his life from leaving home at 16 and having to become self-reliant overnight to building SWEAT, a fitness empire that reached 50 million users and achieved a historic $400 million exit - all before turning 29.
In this episode, we discussed Breaking Through Limits, and why most people fail. Tobi reveals the mindset that helped him become self-reliant at 16, his unconventional relationship with success and comfort, and why most people misunderstand sustained high performance. He challenges conventional wisdom on passion versus opportunity and identifies the dangerous self-imposed limits that hold most people back.
In Leadership & Decision Making, Tobi explains why most managers struggle in their roles, the real damage of keeping low performers too long, and shares contrarian leadership approaches that actually work. He outlines his framework for high-impact decision making and discusses the unexpected opportunity costs of success.
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I am your host Tatjana Pandurevic. Let's dive in!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:46 Becoming self-reliant at 16 and the mindset it created
06:45 When SWEAT showed signs of becoming something big
09:22 The relationship between success and comfort
12:28 The painful truth about success
14:09 Passion vs. opportunity in business
19:04 Sustained high performance without burnout
21:25 The most dangerous limits people put on themselves
24:42 What makes a good manager vs. leader
31:53 The damage of keeping low performers too long
34:55 Contrarian leadership approaches that work
41:56 The opportunity cost of success
43:54 Framework for making high-impact decisions
47:59 The power of written communication
52:16 Advice for those wanting to pursue their dreams
How to get in touch with Tatjana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatjana-pandurevic-a8071bba/
Website: www.leadwithtatjana.com
Email: info@leadwithtatjana.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tatjana.moonshot/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tatjana.moonshot
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tatjana.pandurevic
How to get in touch with Tobi Pearce:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobi_pearce/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobi-pearce-251918b1/
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