What if everything you’ve been told about success is missing one key ingredient, how deeply you care?

Jay sits down with David Grutman, one of the most influential names in global hospitality, who built a world-renowned empire from the ground up. Together they unpack a powerful idea that challenges conventional wisdom: what if the real secret to success isn’t detachment, but deeply caring? From his early days as a bartender to creating iconic experiences that shape culture, David reveals how taking things personally, your work, your relationships, and every detail of what you put into the world, can become a driving force for growth. While most people are taught to brush things off, David chose the opposite, turning mistakes, rejection, and feedback into fuel to sharpen his craft and raise his standards.

Jay highlights how David’s success wasn’t built on titles or transactions, but on genuine human connection. From remembering a guest’s drink to building long-term relationships with artists and entrepreneurs, David reveals that real influence comes from adding value without expectation. Jay reflects on how many people chase quick wins or surface-level networking, but true impact lies in playing the long game, showing up consistently, investing in others, and creating meaningful experiences that people never forget.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Turn Mistakes Into Growth

How to Build Relationships That Last

How to Make People Feel Seen and Valued

How to Build Confidence Without a Title

How to Give Feedback That Actually Works

How to Stay Grounded While Winning

Every setback carries a lesson, and every interaction is an opportunity to build something meaningful. When you focus on adding value, staying curious, and giving your best, you begin to create momentum that others can feel.

If you’re ready to level up how you show up in life and relationships, don’t miss David Grutman’s latest book, Take It Personal. Pre-order your copy today, visit: https://zandoprojects.com/books/take-it-personal-hardcover

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:11 Why You Should Take It Personal

05:26 The Small Details That Make People Feel Seen

07:48 The Real Path to Self-Improvement

08:47 Turning Anger Into Growth

09:55 How to Give Feedback That Actually Works

11:22 Creating a 10/10 Customer Experience

12:41 Every Day Is a New Opportunity

14:20 Always Bet on Yourself

16:14 Building Something From Nothing

18:06 The Power of Genuine Relationships

21:33 Does Networking Actually Work?

24:09 How to Play the Long Game

28:31 The Truth About Real Success

31:10 Lessons From a Difficult Childhood

32:36 Becoming the Parent You Needed

33:57 Balancing Ambition and Family Life

35:12 Evolving Into Your Next Chapter

38:01 The Power of Being a Connector

39:35 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset

41:27 Check Your Ego at the Door

43:36 Staying Grounded While Winning

45:38 The Strength of a True Partnership

48:23 What Makes a Truly Great Idea?

50:19 What Makes Someone Worth Betting On?

51:40 Learning to Slow Down and Reflect

52:52 Finding Joy in the Present Moment

54:17 The One Rule to Live By: Just Be Good

56:14 David in Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://groothospitality.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/davegrutman/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/davidgrutman/

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Jay sits down with singer-songwriter Noah Kahan to break down the pressure that comes after “making it” - the imposter syndrome, the constant comparison, and the fear of losing it all. Noah shares how music became his escape from anxiety growing up, what it felt like to finally land the record deal he dreamed of, and why success didn’t silence the doubt, it amplified it.

Jay and Noah unpack the myth of the “tortured artist,” and the quiet fear that healing might take away what makes you creative. Noah opens up about his recent OCD diagnosis, how he let go of the belief that he had to suffer for his art, and what it took to find his voice again without relying on pain. Noah speaks candidly about his struggles with body dysmorphia and the unexpected therapy of creating his documentary. Together they explore what it means to find balance and to stop performing for the world so you can finally be seen by the people who matter most.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Defining Your Worth by Your Work

How to Face Your Unseen Fears Through Therapy

How to Stay Present When Life Feels Overwhelming

How to Extract Lessons from Painful Feedback

How to Handle the Fear of Losing Your Success

How to Stay Grounded Between Praise and Criticism

How to Prioritize Your Time Over the Endless Grind

Whether you are navigating a major life transition or simply trying to find your footing in a loud world, remember that your self-worth is not a mathematical equation based on your latest achievement.

No one should have to navigate their mental health journey alone. Join Noah in the mission to prove that the more we share our stories, the more we empower others to do the same. Visit: https://www.busyheadproject.org/

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:54 Seeing Yourself Through the Eyes of Others

04:39 The Childhood Memory That Defined My Career

05:42 Middle Child Energy and the Need to Be Heard

06:57 Music Was My Only Plan A

08:44 The Disconnect Between Fitting In and Being Genuine

11:09 Expressing Yourself Without Giving Yourself Away

14:05 Songwriting: The Constant Search for a Simpler Life

17:25 Every Creative Process Is Different

18:52 When What You Do Becomes Who You Are

24:07 The Power of Journaling Your Lessons

27:05 Does Healing Kill Creativity?

29:48 My Biggest Regret in Communicating with Family

32:43 The Vulnerability of Filming Your Private Life

36:32 Healing and Finding Peace as a Family

43:51 Has Success Made Mental Health Harder or Better?

46:19 The Honest Truth about Body Dysmorphia

52:09 Living and Dying by Your Own Honesty

57:40 The Difference Between Going to Therapy and Doing Therapy

01:00:24 Do You Secretly Find Comfort in Your Pain?

01:02:01 Re-evaluating What Truly Matters After Success

01:05:59 Finding the Strength to Believe in Yourself

01:11:04 Protecting Your Heart While Taking Criticism

01:14:06 Stability Rooted in Love and Marriage

01:20:48 Would You Rather?

01:22:55 Gut Reaction

01:25:46 Noah on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://noahkahan.com/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/NoahKahan

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/noahkahanmusic

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/noahkahanmusic/

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@noahkahanmusic

X | https://x.com/NoahKahan

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Today, Jay shares how, before we even get out of bed, our minds are already filled with worries, quiet anxieties, and thoughts we didn’t choose. Instead of intentionally creating our day, most of us unknowingly inherit stress from yesterday. Drawing on both modern neuroscience and ancient wisdom traditions, Jay reframes the morning not as a routine, but as the foundation of our mental “operating system”, a critical window where our thoughts shape how we experience the next 16 hours.

Rather than relying on empty affirmations, Jay offers a more grounded, evidence-based approach rooted in how the brain actually works. He explains how our minds are most programmable in the early morning, when emotions are heightened and our critical thinking is still waking up. This creates a rare opportunity to interrupt automatic patterns, reset our focus, and consciously direct our attention before the world begins to pull us in different directions.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Take Control of Your Mind First Thing in the Morning

How to Stop Inheriting Anxiety Each Day

How to Rewire Your Thoughts in Minutes

How to Protect Your Attention Early

How to Measure Your Day with Purpose Not Productivity

Every morning is a quiet reset, an opportunity that doesn’t ask for perfection, only intention. You don’t need to have everything figured out, and you don’t need to feel ready.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:26 Your Morning Is Programming the Rest of Your Day

04:17 The Creator's Hour

08:48 #1: I Am Awake Before My Problems

12:29 #2: I Am Not Yesterday

15:17 #3: Today I Direct My Attention

18:40 #4: I Won't Try to Solve Problems That Haven't Happened Yet

21:48 #5: My Body Isn't a Vehicle For My Head

25:14 #6: I Focus on What Matters Most, Not What Feels Urgent

28:25 #7: I Measure Today by Who I Am, Not Just What I Achieve

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