Michael Yearby and Erik Glowka discuss Erik's journey of personal growth after leaving the Air Force, overcoming early failures, and finding purpose through entrepreneurship. They explore mindset shifts, health, fitness, and building a successful cleaning business. The conversation touches on the keto diet, self-improvement, navigating relationships, and the transition to online business, while highlighting their shared passion for anime as a tool for personal development. Chapters: 00:00.0 — Opening Question: "What does it mean when you say don't mind the rats?" 00:17.646 — Introduction of Erik Glowka 00:30.318 — Erik's Background and Life Updates 01:25.806 — Life After the Air Force: Transformation and Growth 01:56.546 — Erik's YouTube Channel and Life Lessons 02:53.870 — Facing Trials and Viewing Challenges as Lessons 03:53.538 — The Value of Struggles in Personal Development 05:25.334 — College and Post-Military Challenges 06:22.898 — Hitting Rock Bottom: Toxic Environments and Substance Use 07:22.414 — Realizing the Need for Change and Breaking Negative Cycles 08:21.304 — Failed Attempts and Learning from Setbacks 09:46.222 — Living with Family and Rebuilding Life 11:11.436 — Working Low-Paying Jobs to Save for a Better Future 12:36.866 — Starting and Reviving a Cleaning Business 13:32.504 — Lessons Learned from Entrepreneurship 15:30.168 — Building a Successful Cleaning Business Through Persistence 16:56.056 — Sacrifices and Discipline: The Road to Success 18:54.220 — Expanding Services and New Business Ventures 20:47.678 — Inspiration and Encouragement for Starting a Business 22:40.640 — Health, Fitness, and the Impact of Exercise 24:33.763 — Balancing Goals with Relationships and Prioritizing Growth 25:33.710 — The NoFap Journey and Reclaiming Focus 28:50.934 — Overcoming Addictions and Finding Freedom 31:01.510 — Dealing with Jealousy and Envy from Others 32:28.078 — The Challenges of Managing a Contracting Business 34:53.774 — "Don't Mind the Rats": Erik's First Job Experience 35:46.862 — Living in Corpus Christi and Plans to Move 37:37.740 — Losing Friends During Self-Improvement 40:30.942 — Recognizing Envy and Staying Focused on Growth 43:42.582 — Struggles with Family Dynamics and Supporting Loved Ones 47:58.200 — Planning a Move and Transitioning to Online Income 50:42.988 — Transitioning to Online Income and Business Succession 55:31.542 — Building a YouTube Channel and Monetizing Content 59:24.330 — Finding a Niche and Staying Consistent 01:03:44.782 — Favorite Anime and Solo Leveling Insights 01:06:36.276 — Chainsaw Man and Other Anime Discussions 01:07:04.652 — Closing Comments from Listeners 01:07:51.694 — Final Thoughts and Wrapping Up 👉 Don’t Miss Out! Hit that subscribe button, smash the like 👍, and share this video with your fellow anime and gaming enthusiasts. Let’s level up together! 🌟 🔗 Links You Need to Check Out: 📖 My Book - The Anime Mindset: https://www.michaelyearby.com/anime-mindset-waitlist – Pre-order now to transform your life with anime wisdom! 🛍️ The Merch Online StoreFront: https://www.michaelyearby.com/category/all-products – Gear up with Zenryoku swag! 🌐 The Peak Society (Online Group): https://www.michaelyearby.com/peak-society-waitlist – Join our exclusive community of growth-minded individuals! 🎓 The Free Personal Development Courses: https://www.michaelyearby.com/free – Level up for free with these no-strings-attached personal development courses. 📜 Anime Reviews: https://www.michaelyearby.com/articles/categories/anime-reviews – Dive deep into your favorite anime series! 🎤 Book Michael to Speak: https://www.michaelyearby.com/book-michael – Want me at your next event? Click here to book!