The Fall of 23andMe: A Stoic Case Study in Leadership and Trust
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
Release Date: 04/21/2025
Humanizing Your Job Hunt in the Age of AI
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores the evolving job market in the age of AI, where bots are increasingly dominating both sides of the hiring process. He discusses how automation is overwhelming hiring managers and job seekers alike, and why resumes alone are no longer enough. Instead, Manny offers a five-part strategy focused on human connection, proof-based portfolios, and intentional engagement to cut through the noise. With insights on mastering both message and medium, he empowers listeners to use AI as a toolânot a crutchâwhile leaning into authenticity.
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Heads Down, Eyes Up: Thriving Through Chaos with Stoic Clarity
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores how entrepreneurs and leaders can strike harmony between consistency and adaptability in a volatile world. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, he introduces the "dual lens" approachâbalancing inner discipline with outer strategic awareness. Manny also highlights five iconic companies (GM, FedEx, Microsoft, Airbnb, and Tesla) that launched or thrived during global turmoil by embodying courage, clarity, and long-term vision. The episode closes with self-reflective questions to help listeners stay grounded, relevant, and resilient through...
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Break the Ice: Overcoming the Hidden Forces That Keep You from Starting
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran dives into the universal struggle of startingâwhy we hesitate even when we have big dreams and bold plans. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, personal anecdotes, and real-life examples from entrepreneurs like Sarah Blakely and Howard Schultz, Manny explores the internal barriers of excuses, fear, ego, and perfectionism. He shares practical tools like clarity, constraint-driven sprints, and committed follow-through to help listeners build unstoppable momentum. Whether you're launching a business, a project, or a personal transformation,...
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Field of Dreams: Gerhard de Beer on Reinvention, Risk & Resilience
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
From the NFL to Cutting-Edge Sports Tech | Gerhard de Beer on Innovation & Resilience Gerhard de Beerâs story is one of bold reinvention. In this episode, the former NFL lineman shares how he transitioned from elite athlete to real estate investor and founder of DigiWristâa company changing the future of play-calling in sports. đ How sports prepared him for business đ Real estate strategies that scale đĄ The revolutionary tech behind DigiWrist đĄ Lessons in leadership, faith, and growth
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Welcome Home: Stoicism, Stillness & the Power of Moving On
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this deeply personal episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran unpacks the hidden emotional layers of moving into a new homeâa process that ranks among lifeâs most stressful experiences. Through the lens of Stoic wisdom and modern psychological research, he reveals how moving is not just a logistical task but a spiritual and identity-level shift. Drawing from the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, Manny offers a Stoic framework for approaching the emotional turbulence of change. He highlights how moving can surface identity loss, decision fatigue, and grief,...
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The Little Things That Built It All: A Conversation with Shawn Campbell
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran welcomes acclaimed author and marketing expert Shawn Campbell to share his entrepreneurial journey. Shawn dives into the pivotal moments and lessons learned from years of building businesses and adapting to change. The conversation touches on the value of reinvention, the evolution of marketing, and how seemingly small decisions often shape the biggest outcomes. Listeners gain insight into how resilience and curiosity fuel long-term success.
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The Stillness Series- Part 4: Tools to Recharge and Refocus
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this final episode of The Stillness Series, Manny Teran shares how stillness helped him through one of the hardest seasons of his life. He offers four powerful toolsâsolitude, nature, digital breaks, and reflectionâto help you reset and sharpen your focus. These practical strategies are designed for high achievers who need to recharge without losing momentum. Stillness isn't retreatâit's preparation for your next leap.
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The Stillness Series- Part 3: The Hidden Power Behind Free Flow Thinking
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this third episode of the Stillness Series, we explore the power of free flow thinking and its connection to breakthrough insights in business and life. We explain the difference between focused and diffuse thinking, urging listeners to deliberately create space for mental stillness. Through personal stories, scientific research, and team-based applications, Manny shows how moments of rest can unlock strategic clarity and performance. Stillness isnât about doing nothingâitâs about preparing the mind for the next powerful move.
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The Stillness Series- Part 2: How Nature Restores the High Performing Mind
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this second episode of The Stillness Series, we explore how nature can act as a powerful antidote to the chaos of modern life. He shares personal insights from a transformative camping trip that sparked the idea for this series. Backed by science, Manny reveals how nature lowers stress, boosts creativity, and replenishes cognitive energy. Whether you're deep in the woods or stuck in the city, you'll learn practical ways to reconnect with the natural worldâand with yourself.
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The Stillness Series - Part 1: Why Leaders Must Retreat to Advance
The Profectory Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this first episode of The Stillness Series, Manny Teran breaks down the powerfulâbut often overlookedâprinciple of stillness and its essential role in high-performance leadership. Drawing from Stoic wisdom and modern neuroscience, Manny explores how stepping back, slowing down, and creating intentional space in your life is not weaknessâit's strategy. He shares personal stories of emotional growth, explains why leaders feel like they âcanât affordâ to stop, and dismantles that myth with both science and experience. Youâll hear about: The Stoic mindset on stillness as a...
info_outline23andMe, once valued at $6 billion, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a massive data breach and a collapse in customer trust. In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores the rise and fall of this biotech giant through the lens of stoicism and market resilience. We break down what happened, why it matters, and what entrepreneurs and leaders can learn about trust, adaptation, and building antifragile companies.
đ§ Memento Mori in the market.
âď¸ The obstacle is the way.
đ Trust is the real product.