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Staring Death in the Face — The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything
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- Apr 4, 2026
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Summary
In this episode I sit down with Andrew "Doza" Handoza for a raw and transformative conversation. Doza shares the terrifying story of experiencing a massive heart attack at age 40 on an otherwise normal Wednesday morning. Facing what he describes as an "ego death" on the operating table, he realized that material success, like the amount of money in his bank account or the cars he owned, didn't matter at all. Instead, he was left with one crucial question... "Did I actually live a life that mattered?" Surviving against the odds, Doza made a profound commitment to design a "sequel" to his life built on impact, intention, and authentic alignment. He discusses the danger of settling for just feeling "fine" (which he redefines as "Feeling I Need to Escape") and explains how he completely overhauled his business, fired unaligned clients, and finally let go of his imposter syndrome and habit of playing small. Doza explains how he actively steps into the future version of himself. You'll also learn actionable strategies to apply to your own life, including creating a vivid future vision, executing his "Power 12" roadmap, and practicing his 20-minute weekly "Separation Sunday" reflections. This episode is a powerful reminder to stop living on autopilot, avoid the number one regret of the dying, and start moving forward with absolute conviction Want to build an elite mindset, let go of the limiting beliefs keeping you stuck and create the life you desire most? Click here (warning: Your reality will shift in the best way possible far quicker than you'd expect). Join my free email list here…