What if success wasn’t just about what you offer, but how people perceive it?

In this episode of Go Influence Life, we uncover a powerful lesson from history—how one man, Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, changed the perception of the potato from a despised crop to a life-saving staple in France. And how legendary director Peter Jackson used the same strategy to get The Lord of the Rings trilogy greenlit.

This episode will challenge you to rethink how you present yourself, your brand, or your work—because people don’t choose products, services, or even people… they choose identities.

Key Quotes & Takeaways:

• “People don’t accept or reject you. They accept or reject their perception of you.” – The key to influence is shaping perception.
• “If something seems exclusive or scarce, people want it more.” – Parmentier’s secret to making potatoes desirable.
• “People don’t buy products, they buy identities.” – Influence is about making others feel like they’re making the best choice.
• “How you frame your value can make the difference between being chosen or ignored.”

🔹 How can you use perception, exclusivity, and scarcity to create influence in your life?

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What if the key to your next big breakthrough isn’t about waiting for the perfect opportunity—but making the most of the opportunities in front of you right now?

In this episode of Go Influence Life, we unpack a powerful lesson from actor Glen Powell, who nearly turned down a role in Top Gun: Maverick because it wasn’t the leading role he wanted. But a conversation with Tom Cruise changed his perspective—and ultimately, his career.

Through Glen’s story and the inspiring journey of Hyundai founder Chung Ju-Yung, this episode reveals why success isn’t about waiting for the right opportunity, but learning to create one.

Key Quotes & Takeaways:

• “No, Glen, I choose great MOVIES, and then I make the ROLES great.” – Tom Cruise on how success is built.
• “If you’re a great player on a great team, it’s better than being a star player on a losing team.” – Glen Powell on shifting his mindset.
• “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison on the real secret to success.
• “Making the best of your current opportunity… is the best way to create your dream opportunity.”

Whether in business, leadership, or life—this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start building your next big break.

🚀 What small role in your life right now could be your launching pad for something greater?

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In this episode of Go Influence Life, we explore how life’s greatest challenges can become the catalysts for our greatest growth. Using the story of a small but persistent plant that fought through darkness to reach the light, Christian Hansen uncovers a powerful truth: obstacles aren’t setbacks—they’re setups for transformation.

🔹 Have you ever felt stuck in a situation that seemed impossible to overcome?
🔹 What if your toughest challenges were actually pushing you toward a higher level?
🔹 How can you use obstacles to sharpen your focus, strengthen your resolve, and create lasting influence?

Through inspiration, motivation, and real-world application, this episode will help you reframe adversity and discover the power hidden within life’s most difficult moments.

Key Quotes & Takeaways:

• “A mile of direction prevents ten miles of distraction.” – Obstacles bring clarity to what truly matters.
• “The yellow tube… though at first a disaster… forced the plant to grow to a higher level.” – What seems like a setback is often an invitation to rise.
• “While you were stretching and reaching in the dark, others stayed right where they started.” – Growth happens in the struggle.
• “Abundance of opportunity never comes from scarcity of thought.” – Shift your mindset to see challenges as opportunities.

Who in your life is currently in their own “yellow tube”? And how can you be a source of encouragement for them?

Whatever you’re facing—keep pushing, keep stretching, keep growing. The sunlight is calling.

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