What if success isn’t personal at all — but mathematical?Kyle Austin Young reveals why so many intelligent, capable people fail to reach their goals — even when they do everything “right.” Drawing from his own experience of repeated layoffs, personal burnout, and rebuilding his life through consulting, Kyle introduces a powerful framework for rethinking success through probability rather than motivation.Kyle explains how overwhelm, survival mode, and mental clutter don’t just affect our wellbeing — they distort our ability to make good decisions. Together, Marc and Kyle explore how success diagrams, probability hacking, and intentional reflection can radically improve the odds of achieving meaningful goals — personally and professionally.This is a conversation about slowing down, reclaiming agency, and learning how to design success instead of hoping for it.Show Partners:A special thanks to our mental fitness + sweat partner Sip SaunasPersonal Socrates: Better Question, Better LifeGet in Touch:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthehumanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-🧠💪-14767b17/Website: https://www.mchampagne.com/Timestamps:00:00 — The question that opens every interview: “Who are you?”03:10 — From layoffs to consulting: redefining security07:05 — The treehouse moment: why we miss what’s right in front of us11:30 — Presence, overwhelm, and the cost of survival mode15:20 — What is a success diagram?18:45 — Why motivation lies and math tells the truth23:40 — The danger of averaging probabilities28:50 — Probability hacking: reducing risk creatively34:10 — Why most advice is actually harmful39:30 — Designing goals instead of chasing validation44:00 — Mental fitness, clarity, and decision-making47:30 — Non-negotiable practices for a clear mind50:00 — What makes life meaningful now*Special props 👇Music: Clouds - Joakim KarudSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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