What does success really mean when you stop chasing titles, money, and outside validation?

In Episode 27 of Relive the Moments, John Lim sits down with Al Lundy — a senior director and strategy adviser at Indeed — to unpack a definition of success rooted in something deeper: family, well-being, values, and staying grounded in the moment.

Al shares the mindset that guides his life and career: “Control the controllables.” From growing up in Miami, to Friday Night Lights and college football at Fordham, to navigating the 2008 crash and building a career across Nike, Capital One, and Indeed — Al’s story is a masterclass in resilience, perspective, and leading with humility.

You’ll also hear the hilarious moment Al met his wife (spoiler: it involved stolen popcorn), plus how being a dad keeps him grounded every day.

🎯 In this episode:

How Al defines success (and why it isn’t financial)

“Control the controllables” and how it applies to life + leadership

Growing up in Miami and staying grounded through family values

The turning point that changed his path: the 2008 crash

From Nike → recruiting/HR leadership → Indeed

The moment he met his wife (and why popcorn mattered)

Why fatherhood is his true compass

📌 Connect with Al: LinkedIn (mentioned in episode)
🏀 Community focus: Backyard Sports (Al recently joined the board)

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🍪 Episode 25 is live! John Lim sits down with Kira Provenzano, founder of Sweet Daydreams Bake Shop and the viral Cookie Cart. From baking with her mom at age 4 to building a luxury mobile dessert experience, Kira shares what success means, how she turned a 4-mile dog walk into a business idea, and why “leave people better than you found them” is her mission.

✨ Favorite quote: Maya Angelou — “People will never forget how you made them feel.”

John Lim closes out 2025 with a real year-in-review: the lessons that stuck, what he’s leaving behind, and the intentions he’s setting for 2026. No highlight reel — just reflection, mindset, and a simple reset you can take into the new year.

✅ Topics: year-end reflection, personal growth, discipline, consistency, leadership, goal setting, intention setting, mindset

In this episode, John Lim sits down with LuC Gruson — 41 years old, down nearly 80 pounds, and in the best shape of his life — to talk success, discipline, and transformation after 40.

They dive into:

How a single moment on the scale changed everything

The mindset shift that finally made weight loss stick

Meditation, biohacking, and building better habits

Redefining success beyond the number on the scale

If you’ve ever felt stuck, this conversation will push you to take your shot — in health, career, and life.

This solo episode is a raw reflection on the year that pushed me, changed me, and forced me to grow.
I break down the lessons that shaped me, the challenges that stretched me, and the old habits, fears, and doubts I’m finally letting go of.

If you’re stepping into a new chapter — personally, professionally, or creatively — this episode will help you reset, refocus, and move forward with clarity.

🔥 In This Episode:

What this year really taught me

Quiet breakthroughs that shifted everything

What I’m leaving behind: doubt, perfection, overthinking

What I’m taking with me: confidence, purpose, momentum

How to step into a new year with intention

❤️ Quote

“Growth isn’t just about what you gain — it’s about what you’re willing to let go.”

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In this episode, John Lim sits down with Coach John Aguilar — longtime math teacher, varsity basketball coach, and leader who’s shaped students and athletes for 25+ years.

Coach Aguilar shares what success really means to him: impact over trophies, consistency over talent, and raising young people to lead on and off the court. He opens up about the work ethic he learned growing up, the moment that shifted his life path, and how family, teaching, and coaching all connect.

You’ll hear lessons on discipline, teamwork, humility, and the mindset that builds real character — plus the Bruce Lee quote that guides his coaching.

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Real confidence isn’t loud.
It’s not perfect.
And it’s definitely not something you’re born with — it’s something you build every single day.

In this solo episode, John Lim breaks down the truth about confidence:
why most people struggle with it, how fear actually helps you grow, and the small daily habits that turn self-doubt into self-trust.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, hesitant, or unsure of yourself… this episode will shift the way you see your own potential.

🔥 In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• The biggest myth about confidence (and what actually builds it)
• Why fear never goes away — and why that’s a good thing
• Small wins that create unshakeable self-belief
• How to stop breaking promises to yourself
• The power of presence and inner calm
• How your self-talk shapes your reality
• Why your environment builds or destroys your confidence
• Six practical steps to grow real confidence starting today

📚 Books Mentioned

• The Confidence Code — Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
• Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway — Susan Jeffers
• Atomic Habits — James Clear
• The Charisma Myth — Olivia Fox Cabane
• The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle

💬 Highlight Quote

“Confidence isn’t the absence of fear — it’s moving despite it.”

In this episode, John Lim sits down with Seth Kaplan, Co-Founder and CEO of WinLocal, to talk about freedom, entrepreneurship, and the power of showing up — even when it’s hard.

Seth shares how he built a leading digital marketing company helping small businesses grow with simple, effective online strategies. From a childhood story about luck and timing to his take on what success really means, this one’s packed with insight and humor.

📲 Connect with Seth:
Text SETH to 88500 for his digital card and links.

#ReliveTheMoments #SethKaplan #JohnLim #WinLocal #Entrepreneurship #Success #DigitalMarketing #LocalBusiness #Freedom #Mindset