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"Most of us are digging for gold three feet deep... instead of going deep." — David Wood

High-performance coach David Wood joins RPP to discuss the "Focused CEO" mindset, overcoming trauma, and how to stop being a passenger in your own business.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to identify if you are in the driver's seat or the passenger seat of your life.
• Why high performers often feel scattered and how to fix it in 25-minute increments.
• David's personal story of Australian upbringing, tragedy, and the path to emotional intelligence.
• The importance of balancing your worldview with practical systems.

Key Episode Takeaways

• The Driver vs. Passenger Mindset: David establishes that most people live as "passengers," reacting to life rather than steering toward a chosen destination.
• The "Gold Digging" Trap: High achievers often fail by digging a hundred holes three feet deep (shiny object syndrome) instead of focusing on one deep enough to find gold.
• Childhood Trauma & Hyper-Logic: David recounts the traffic accident that killed his sister when he was seven, explaining how the resulting trauma caused him to shut down his emotions and become hyper-logical for survival.
• The 25-Year Rebalancing: After achieving "left-brain" success, David spent decades reclaiming "soft skills" like emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and authenticity.
• The Focus Hierarchy: David introduces his system for radical focus: deciding what your month, week, day, and even your next 25 minutes are about.
• Accelerating Results: Practical advice on how to reach five-year goals in two years through extreme prioritization and avoiding distractions.
• Integration for Leadership: Why the "unusual" combination of systems and emotional intelligence is necessary for modern CEOs and entrepreneurs.

Comprehensive Video Timestamps

• 00:01:23 – The "Driver vs. Passenger" guarantee: Choosing your destination.
• 00:01:44 – Shiny Object Syndrome and the "Three Feet Deep" trap.
• 00:02:44 – Finding balance: God’s guidance and personal control.
• 00:04:12 – David’s origins: Growing up in Australia and facing tragedy.
• 00:04:41 – The shutdown: Why trauma creates hyper-logical mindsets.
• 00:05:23 – The search for "Soft Skills": Vulnerability and Authenticity.
• 00:06:45 – Reconnecting with humanity to find true joy.
• 00:07:01 – Goal Acceleration: How to get 5-year results in 2 years.
• 00:07:27 – The "Accidental" Personal Growth program that changed everything.
• 00:08:20 – Cracking the heart open: Transitioning from cynic to seeker.
• 00:15:30 – Defining the Focus Hierarchy for the CEO and Entrepreneur.
• 00:25:45 – The practical 25-minute sprint: How to reclaim your day.
• 00:38:10 – Leadership through authenticity: Connecting with employees and fami

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While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.

For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

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In this episode of the Remarkable People Podcast, Darius Ross breaks down the "Radical Accountability" mindset that took him from a strict Chicago household to the international stage. If you are struggling with adversity or looking to scale your leadership, this is your roadmap.

The King’s Mindset: Darius Ross on Radical Accountability and Global Leadership

What happens when an 18-year-old is suddenly forced to "become the King" of his household?. In this power-packed episode, Darius Ross, Managing Partner of D. Ross & Company, joins David Pasqualone to share a journey defined by tenacity, the samurai code, and a level of accountability that most people only dream of.

From Chicago Adversity to Global Infrastructure

Darius doesn't just talk about success; he lived the struggle. Growing up in a strict Chicago military household, he learned early that there are no "second chances" when you mess up—you own it and you clean it up. We explore his incredible 7-year journey of "stalling" a bankruptcy to save his family home and how those "street lessons" translated into billion-dollar infrastructure deals in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.

The Bushido Code and Scaling Your Influence

Darius reveals his secret weapon for self-motivation: the Code of Bushido. He breaks down how the principles of the Japanese samurai apply to modern real estate and capital consulting.

• The Choice Matrix: Why sinking or swimming is a daily decision.
• Street Smarts vs. Corporate Wisdom: How to negotiate with creditors and federal judges before you're even legal.
• Global Vision: Why the "Third World" is the next frontier for infrastructure and multi-family investment.

Key Takeaways:
✅ How to "become the King" when life takes everything away.
✅ The 7-year legal battle that taught Darius more than any MBA.
✅ Applying the Samurai "Bushido Code" to modern business.
✅ Investing in the future: Infrastructure in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

FULL SHOW NOTES & GUEST LINKS: https://DavidPasqualone.com/DariusRoss

Key Timestamps & Moments of Gold

• 00:00:54 – The Ultimate Guarantee: What you will gain from this masterclass.
• 00:03:02 – From Chicago Streets to Global Infrastructure: The Darius Ross Story.
• 00:06:45 – The 7-Year Battle: How an 18-year-old saved his family from federal bankruptcy.
• 00:10:12 – The "King’s Mindset": Why you must step up when leadership is vacant.
• 00:14:35 – The Samurai Code (Bushido): Applying ancient discipline to modern billion-dollar deals.
• 00:19:20 – Radical Accountability: Why blaming others is the fastest way to fail in 2026.
• 00:23:55 – Investing in the "Third World": Why Africa and Asia are the next frontiers for infrastructure.
• 00:28:10 – The Power of Tenacity: Negotiating with creditors and federal judges before age 21.
• 00:32:45 – How to Solve Global Problems while glorifying God and helping your neighbor.
• 00:35:40 – Final Words: Your

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THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:

While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.

For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!

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Season 13, Episode 4 is here! 🎙️ Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving? Aisha Makara joins David Pasqualone to share the secrets to a Balanced Human Mindset. In this episode, we explore how the power of choice leads to a life of abundance and joy. If you’ve been feeling out of center or stuck in scarcity, this conversation is the roadmap you’ve been looking for.

Watch the full episode and find all links here: [https://davidpasqualone.com/aisha-makara-balanced-mindset-abundant-joyful-living]

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THE NOT-SO-FINE-PRINT DISCLAIMER:

While we are very thankful for all of our guests, please understand that we do not necessarily share or endorse the same beliefs, worldviews, or positions that they may hold. We respectfully agree to disagree in some areas, and thank God for the blessing and privilege of free will.

For more Remarkable Episodes, Inspiration, and Motivation, please visit https://davidpasqualone.com/remarkable-people-podcast/ now!