Mick Unplugged Podcast

Daniel Kang is the co-founder of Flobo, a fintech company focused on democratizing financial access for creators and entrepreneurs. With a compelling personal journey from a low-income immigrant family to a leader in the venture capital and fintech spaces, Daniels mission is rooted in making opportunities fairly accessible to all. He's also the author of The Super Upside Factor, which explores how individuals can apply venture capitals asymmetric investing principles to accelerate personal and professional growth. Daniel is known for his innovative thinking, resilience, and commitment to leveraging technology and finance to create positive societal impact.

Takeaways:

• Asymmetric Betting for Everyday Life: Daniel breaks down how venture capital's methodsbetting big on outlier wins while managing riskcan be adapted by individuals to create outsized professional and personal results.
• Start Small, Stay Consistent: Success comes from executing simple principles with unwavering consistency, rather than seeking shortcuts. Daniels own storywinning scholarships, writing a book, and building a fintechemphasizes starting where you are and building up momentum daily.
• Impact Over Mediocrity: Daniels drive stems from a fear of mediocrity and a strong desire to scale positive impact using technology, smart positioning, and persistent effort, rather than just working harder.

Sound Bites:

"Budget for a 90% failure ratesuccess is about surviving long enough for luck to catch up."

"Every bet should be positioned for outsized, 100x outcomeseven if you only win 10% of the time, your wins will outpace the losses."

"Dont fall into intellectual obesitythe real difference is made by executing a few simple principles, not by endlessly searching for shortcuts."

Quote by Mick: "Sometimes you just got to get started with what youre doing and understand that its a journey. The truth of the matter is, in almost everything we do in life, it takes time."

Connect & Discover Daniel:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsdankang/

X: https://x.com/itsdankang?lang=en

Website: https://itsdankang.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsdankang

Book: The Super Upside Factor

FOLLOW MICK ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/

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Mohamed “Mo” Massaquoi is a former NFL wide receiver best known for his time with the Cleveland Browns and a standout collegiate career at the University of Georgia. After a life-changing ATV accident in 2017 that resulted in the loss of his left hand, Mo’s story became one of resilience, transformation, and purpose. With a master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology from UGA and executive development at Harvard Business School, Mo now leads as a consultant and coach, helping individuals and organizations navigate transition, and unlock their highest potential. His journey is a testament to the power of perspective, community, and relentless personal growth.

Key Takeaways:

Resilience Through Adversity: Mo’s journey illustrates how adversity, like his 2017 accident, can lead to profound self-discovery and transformation when faced with courage and a strong support system.

Purpose Built on Service: Mo’s “because” is rooted in helping others through transition—recognizing that everyone faces challenges and that real strength is found in community, self-exploration, and service to others.

Leadership Isn’t Lonely—It’s Collaborative: Mo emphasizes that leadership becomes isolating only when you refuse to let others in. The right team and open communication are essential to thriving as a leader or in any major life change.

 Sound Bites:

“There is no individual hero… There’s a ton of people that are putting inputs in to kind of help you.”

“Go within yourself—things that people are interested in may be the key to unlocking their gift.”

“Leadership isn’t lonely, it’s isolated, because there’s a ton of people going through the same thing… you’re just not allowing other people to help.”

 Quote by Mick:

“The game of sport is a business. And so now you go from being a player to having to think like a business person because you become a business yourself at that point in time as well.”

Connect & Discover Mo:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironmassaquoi/?hl=en

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedmassaquoi/

Website: https://www.thevessol.com/

Website: Players for Good

FOLLOW MICK ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com                                                              Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/

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George Mumford is a highly sought-after mindfulness and performance coach, renowned for his transformative work with elite athletes—including legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. As the author of "Unlocked" and "The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance," George blends wisdom, curiosity, compassion, and selfless service to unlock the divine spark in every human being. With a captivating personal story that spans addiction recovery, close friendships with icons such as Julius Erving (Dr. J), and decades of coaching at the championship level, George’s teachings have changed countless lives both on and off the court.

 Takeaways

• Pure Performance Is About Presence: The highest level of achievement, or "pure performance," is found when you perform an activity solely for the love and authenticity of the moment—expressing your true self rather than focusing on external outcomes.
• Unlocking Potential Requires Letting Go: Growth and progress come from giving yourself permission to make mistakes, learning from them, and then letting them go so you can move forward—true freedom comes from self-acceptance and self-regulation.
• Leadership Is Empowerment: Great leaders, like Michael Jordan after working with George, learn to meet people where they are, inspire them to grow, and give others a meaningful say in the mission, shifting from control to collective ownership.

 Sound Bites

“Elite performers are unlocked by their hunger for growth—the willingness to embrace discomfort and uncertainty is what propels them to the next level.”

“Creating space between stimulus and response is the heart of emotional intelligence; it unlocks the freedom to choose your attitude and actions.”

“You don’t need to be perfect to make progress—mistakes are just feedback. The key is to make the next play and stay present.”

Quote from Mick: “Unlocked has changed my life. It’s literally a book that I reference at least three to four times a week... we have unlocked sessions where we talk through things as a group and as a team—because what one person is struggling with is probably something someone else is going through.”

Connect & Discover George:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george.mumford/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-mumford/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=george%20mumford

Website: https://georgemumford.com/

Book: Unlocked: Embrace Your Greatness, Find the Flow, Discover Success

FOLLOW MICK ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com                                                             

Aries Spears is a legendary comedian and impressionist who has been commanding the stage since the age of 14. Known for his breakout work on MAD TV and his savage crowd work, Aries has become renowned for his edgy, unfiltered takes and ability to reinvent his set with every performance. With a career spanning over 36 years, Aries draws inspiration from greats like Eddie Murphy, prides himself on quick wit and improvisational skills, and never shies away from exposing the raw realities of the comedy world. In addition to standup, he hosts the popular podcast "Spears and Steinberg," where he continues to push boundaries and spotlight real, unvarnished perspectives on entertainment and life.

Takeaways:

• Resilience is Essential: Aries details the mental and emotional challenges of comedy, emphasizing that the business can "beat your spirit up," but staying in the game means believing in yourself, even when support from loved ones is lacking.
• Mastering Your Craft Means Versatility: Aries likens standup to being an all-star quarterback—you must have the material (playbook), but true greatness comes from the ability to improvise crowd work, proving you can win no matter what the audience throws at you.
• Legacy Is in the Eyes of the Fans: Despite feeling he hasn’t fully “arrived,” Aries acknowledges that comedians often become benchmarks for new generations, and sometimes strangers (fans) provide more validation and appreciation than family or the industry.

 Sound Bites:

“If you’re going to be a complete comedian, you need to have all the facets of your game on point... there were no weaknesses in Mike [Michael Jordan].”

“Hollywood is like an uncle that molested you but put you through college.” (quoting Chris Rock)

“I never cut my comedy cocaine. I’ve always kept it 100% Bolivia Yayo... there’s nothing better than having that laugh you feel like you’re not supposed to have.”

Quote by Mick: “You are to [my kids] what a Pryor and a Redd Foxx were to me… Everybody can’t go to where you and I were from a database of history and comedy. So you are that benchmark to a lot of people, bro.”

Connect & Discover Aries:

Website: https://ariesspears.com/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ariesspears/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariesspears/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z6Tbjk4AesZwwGggZC7qQ

FOLLOW MICK ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com                                                              Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/

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Dave Asprey is widely known as “the OG of biohacking”—a visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and pioneer who sparked a global movement focused on upgrading human potential. From transforming coffee into a performance-enhancing tool to turning aging into a choice, Asprey has dedicated his life to uncovering the systems and protocols that optimize health, performance, and longevity. Once a successful Silicon Valley computer hacker with a personal health crisis, Dave used his relentless curiosity—and scientific rigor—to create a revolution now valued at $63 billion worldwide. His latest book, Heavily Meditated, delivers a blueprint for mastering mental and emotional resilience to unlock true human potential.

Takeaways:

You Cannot Hack What You Can't Track: Dave emphasizes the importance of measuring your recovery and performance—using tools like sleep trackers—so you can make meaningful improvements to your health and productivity.

Darkness is a Powerful Bio-hack: Simply sleeping in complete darkness—with blackout curtains and no light leaks—can significantly improve sleep quality, boost cognitive function, and reduce risk of depression and aging-related decline.

Energetic Peace is Key for Leaders: True leadership and personal growth come from “choosing peace, no matter what.” When you master your emotional state and triggers, you lead your team and yourself with more clarity, resilience, and authentic power.

Sound Bites:

“Now, you can hack it because you can track it. You cannot hack what you can't track.”

“One of the cheapest biohacks of all that improves leadership and performance and longevity in aging is darkness.”

“If anything on earth can trigger me, it’s in charge, not me—and that is a very high standard for living.”

Quote by Mick:

“I feel like sometimes our soul needs to know that we are worthy of the praise that we're getting. And so I want you to know, man, like, you are worthy of all of this praise, brother.”

Connect & Discover Dave:

Website: https://daveasprey.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Daveaspreyofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dave.asprey/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daveaspreyofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaveAspreyBPR

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asprey/

Podcast: The Human Upgrade

Book: Heavily Meditated

FOLLOW MICK ON:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/  
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/
Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com