Time, Fuel, & Money

Episode 11 – Humiliation, Happiness, and the 8 Mile Test

Deborah "Deb", Vassili, Karim

This week on Time, Fuel, and Money, we pick up where we left off — talking about humiliation, but this time, we go deeper.

From gym fails in ponchos and nervous startup pitches to mirror neurons, co-regulation, and Eminem’s iconic 8 Mile moment, we explore what happens when we own our imperfections instead of hiding them.

💡 Inside this episode:

  • Why self-deprecating humor is actually a self-regulation tool
  • How humiliation drives overachievement, avoidance, and sometimes… innovation
  • What the Oklahoma joy vs. high-stakes conference hustle tells us about happiness
  • The neuroscience behind connection — and how it can shape meetings, pitches, and deals
  • Why calling out your flaws first might be your best pitch strategy

Whether you’re a founder, creator, investor, or just trying not to fall off the Peloton — this one’s for you.

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