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E121 - Inside The Life Of A Multi-Million $ Dubai Luxury Entrepreneur | Lord Aleem» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ After years of building genuine connections through unique experiences — from letting people sit in his Bugatti to creating affordable yacht slots — Lord Aleem proves that Dubai makes everyone look successful while hiding who's actually operating. In this episode, you'll hear why his dad's “no money, no honey” rule filters out time-wasters, how car rental became a nightmare when everyone tried to copy his model, and what happens when you realise 80% of your day is solving problems nobody sees. Tune in for his framework on protecting £5 million worth of assets from drunk renters, why being driven beats driving in Dubai, and how staying connected to reality matters more than chasing the ultra-rich pulling up in Bugattis. 00:00 Introduction 02:10 Launching a yacht business and selling experiences, not just luxury 06:31 Learning business lessons from his dad's no-nonsense approach 10:10 Dubai’s flashy image vs actual wealth and real operators 18:06 Choosing who’s worth your energy and protecting peace 25:18 Building a personal brand with his dad’s guidance and rules 30:23 Owning the first Bugatti Chiron for rent in the world 35:54 Why the car hire business was more about brand than profit 39:46 Why the UK rental game lost its spark and profitability 43:39 Starting a chauffeur business in Dubai and why Escalades win 46:25 Dubai’s oversupply problem and setting a higher service standard 49:26 Expansion plans and pivoting toward yacht brokerage 53:10 The massive costs and logistics of moving a superyacht 56:49 YouTube gaps, self-doubt, and needing the right team around him 59:14 Stepping up as a businessman and leader in Dubai 01:03:53 When to say no, avoid time-wasters, and play the long game 01:07:26 Lessons in building legit businesses in Dubai with red tape 01:17:18 Why real happiness isn't found through money alone 01:20:06 Navigating Dubai’s social distraction and staying focused 01:24:45 Women in Dubai as masterful operators and tacticians 01:27:21 Taking breaks, evolving creatively, and avoiding content burnout » Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique: https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST: https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free: https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Aleem YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/LordAleem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lordaleem_official/?hl=en

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E120 - 4 Signs You’re Going To Stay Unhappy (No Matter What) | Dr K» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship and cognitive optimisation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/ Website: https://hackyou.media/ After building a massive mental health platform and hitting a midlife crisis at the peak of success, Dr K proves that doing hard things and feeling accomplished isn’t the same as knowing what you want from life. You'll hear why content creation is an endless hamster wheel you can't escape, how he left millions on the table to keep things affordable, and what happens when you wake up one day, realising you've built someone else's version of success. We discuss knowing when enough is enough and how internal conflict about money and purpose affects even the people helping others figure out their lives. 00:00 Introduction 03:34 The emotional toll of constant content creation 06:14 Why progress feels good but rarely leads to contentment 11:24 How living in Dubai affects self-image and motivation 13:28 Body image, self-esteem and why Mike doesn’t spiral 18:38 Why self-love feels off-limits for certain men 22:46 Regret, efficiency, and the pressure of lost time 27:13 How subtle justifications mask deeper dissatisfaction 34:35 The fear of wasting potential and staying stuck 36:08 Why peak hedonism didn’t bring happiness 40:00 What peace really feels like for high achievers 44:05 Exploring joy in the unknown vs controlled luxury 49:54 The quality of company vs the cost of experience 50:57 The signs of burnout and recognising overwork early 57:04 Why men struggle to understand their own feelings 01:01:29 Learning how to name emotions to stop being ruled by them 01:07:42 The fear of being seen and how it shapes identity 01:13:42 Relationships, emotional safety, and being misunderstood 01:24:57 Why men fear losing their edge and becoming “the loser” again 01:35:38 Building self-awareness and making space to feel things 01:48:46 How meditation helps process thoughts and reduce noise 01:53:33 Dr. K’s own midlife crisis and redefining success » Escape the 9-5 and build your dream life: https://www.digitalplaybook.net/ » Transform your physique: https://www.thrstapp.com/ » My clothing brand, THRST: https://thrstofficial.com » Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston • 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO • 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO » Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/ » Join Whoop and get your first month for free: https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst » Follow Dr K Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygamer_gg/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6VaJwyS2KXxiXqR77jqzmP X: https://twitter.com/HealthyGamerG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healthygamer.gg

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