Life and Depth with Ryan McDaid

#28 Redefining Success: Why Working Less Works Better: Ross Culliton

18 Mar 2025

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What if working harder isn’t the answer? In this episode, I sit down with Ross Culliton, a former Big Four consultant turned entrepreneur, who shares the hard-hitting truths about success, failure, and finding balance.Ross opens up about how he built a business, lost it all, and why that failure became his greatest asset. We dive into the myths around hustle culture, why most people can’t do more than a few hours of deep work, and the unexpected ways his mindset shifted along the way.We also talk about ego, self-doubt, and whether caring what people think is holding you back from doing what you’re really meant to do. Ross shares powerful insights on why he stopped chasing numbers and started focusing on impact—and how that shift changed everything.If you've ever questioned your definition of success, felt burned out, or struggled with setbacks, this episode is for you.00:00 Intro00:53 Early Lessons in Business07:55 What Changed Everything16:20 Quitting My Job to Start a Business22:24 Understanding Failures26:16 The Role of Self Doubt30:41 Why College Failed Me36:31 Changing my Mindset Changed Everything41:03 The Importance of Looking After the Environment47:07 Letting go of Caring What Other People Think53:12 Why Setbacks are Your Greatest Teachers1:00:21 Reflections

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#28 Redefining Success: Why Working Less Works Better: Ross Culliton

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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