He was rejected 268 times. Couldn't spell. Barely write.

Today, Greg Reid has published 157 books in 45 languages and has a star on the Las Vegas Walk of Fame.

His secret? Stop trying to fix your weaknesses. Double down on your strengths — and hire the rest.

In Episode 553 of Get Yourself Optimized, Greg pulls back the curtain on the systems, mindsets, and unconventional moves that turned a dyslexic kid who couldn't get a publisher to call him back into one of the most prolific authors in the world.

Here's what we unpack:

→ Why ghost writers aren't cheating — they're a strategy

→ How rigorous honesty saved his relationships (even his divorces)

→ The Web3 opportunity most entrepreneurs are completely ignoring

→ Why he pays his 13-year-old son for TikToks instead of chores

→ The Hollywood "maybe rule" that got his Oscar-contending film made in 7 months

If you've been told you're not the right fit, don't have the right background, or don't have the right skills — this episode is for you. Tune in!

The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/553.

Ever notice how the most meaningful connections seem to happen "by accident"?

They're not accidents. They're collisions you can engineer.

James Eder—entrepreneur, coach, and author of The Collision Code—reveals the exact framework for creating serendipitous moments that change your business and life.

His story: Built Student Beans to 200+ employees. Diagnosed with a heart condition. Told he might need a transplant. Instead of slowing down, he wrote a book, donating 100% of royalties to charity, and created a coaching practice serving entrepreneurs worldwide.

The Collision Code breaks down to three elements:

1. Permission - Give yourself permission to start conversations (or blame this podcast for making you do it)

2. Confidence - Built through practice, not preparation

3. Context - Create conversation starters through what you wear, carry, or say

In our conversation on Get Yourself Optimized, James shares how he met his longest-running client (8+ years, £20,000+ engagement) by asking a stranger on the street, "Are you looking for a job?" because the man had a resume in his hand.

Real connections. Real results. Real impact.

The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/552.

From facing jail time and bankruptcy to owning a stake in a professional sports team with an NBA championship ring, Joel Steele's journey proves that your lowest moments can become your greatest catalysts.

In this week's episode of Get Yourself Optimized, Joel shares the exact framework that took him from $500,000 in debt at age 24 to financial independence in under two years. His "Life Switch" methodology isn't about positive thinking—it's about tuning into the emotions most people suppress and using them as your personal roadmap.

Key insights you'll discover:

✅ Why your uncomfortable emotions are "gold" (and how to decode them)

✅ The two-step success formula Joel used to escape bankruptcy

✅ How to delete doubt the same way you skip a bad song

✅ The 3 P's that power transformation: Potential, Passion, Purpose

Joel didn't get lucky. He got intentional. And he's breaking down exactly how he did it.

The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/551.