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00:00 Luck, Survivorship Bias & Why Success Stories Mislead 02:39 Georgie the Needy Dog (Quick Detour) 03:28 Starting in 2013: Early SEO Wins and “Simpler Times” 05:40 AI Changes Everything: Fake Podcasts, Better Content, More Competition 08:39 Others Don’t See Their Luck Either: Interviews & Coaching Wake-Up Call 09:20 When the Game Changed: Google Updates, AI, and Sites Going to Zero 11:49 Types of Luck: Timing, Platforms, and Getting in Early 14:15 You Only Need a Few Wins: Small Shop, Consistency, and Pivoting 18:28 What I’m Actually Good At: Finishing Projects (and Quitting When Needed) 22:43 Ranking Revolution Case Study: When Timing Is Off 24:38 Actionable Takeaway: Create More Chances to Get Lucky 29:57 Final Thoughts: Show Up, Take Action, and a Missed AI Opportunity 32:31 Wrap-Up & Thanks (Georgie Finally Sleeps)
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