Control the Controllables. Stay Grounded. Define Success. — with Al Lundy | Ep. 27

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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