In this episode of Scar Tissue, I sit down with my dear friend and mentor, Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of Profit First and now Money Habit. We dive into what it really means to experience ego death, chosen endings, and the kind of grief that comes not just from loss, but from change, even when that change is something we asked for. Mike opens up about his transition away from his longtime publisher, what that process revealed about identity and letting go, and how to find gratitude, growth, and freedom in reinvention. We also talk about the realities of business, money, and leadership, and how the “rock bottom” moments often carry the seeds of our next version. This is one of those conversations that will remind you that endings aren’t failures; they’re invitations to evolve.
In this heartfelt and deeply honest conversation, Mike and I unpack the layers of grief, identity, and ego that come with reinvention. We explore how grief isn’t just about death; it’s about every place in life where expectation and reality don’t align. From navigating a major career pivot to learning how to release control, this conversation is about the power of witnessing your own transformation without bypassing the pain that comes with it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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