Show Notes
In this Grow, Scale, Master episode, Kon Stathopoulos and Josh Phegan look at new horizons for 2026. They show how to stay relevant by searching the world and bringing back the best of what you find. They discuss curiosity and why your biggest opportunity is often in plain sight, chasing greatness to leverage relationships, the power of your existing customer base, and not leaving people at the sold sticker. They talk about taking the long-term view around going all in on systems, people and infrastructure, and living life by design. Josh shares how, if you have more fun with it, you win more, enjoy it more and become more. Kon describes his experience with the Harada method for personal development, and they discuss their views on quick routine shifters they use.
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