Raised by a single mother on the South Side of Chicago, Aaron McCormick overcame a difficult start to become one of the world’s leading technology business sales executives in his twenties. He went on to found several other companies.

We talk about:

How trusting our "gut" rather than the opinions of the world improves every facet of our life: career, money, relationships, and familyWhy the dark period we are experiencing today will eventually serve humanity The power of introspectionWhy "nice guys don't finish last" in business and life

Aaron's book "Unbounded, a Journey to Your Within," dives further into these topics.

Show highlights:

[1:45] Aaron's story of success and beating the odds

[1:45] Why it's very easy "go along to get along" rather than act on our gut instinct - and why ignoring this always backfires

[24:45] Dealing with ostracism

[28:10] Why good things can come out of our current dark period

[33:41] The power of introspection

[39:45] Channel anxiety to serve you. Empathy and career success.