About this episode
Can you build a wildly successful company without sacrificing heart?In this episode, Jesse Pujji and Dave Kashen dive deep into the Sedona Method—a powerful practice for letting go of the endless chase for security, control, and approval. They share personal stories about money, identity, and ambition, and explore how founders can build businesses rooted in love, freedom, and authenticity rather than fear and scarcity.✅ Are you bootstrapping? You need this:https://bootstrappedgiants.com/subscribe✅ Master the Inner Game of Entrepreneurship here:https://www.davekashen.com/newsletter-sign-up⏱️ Episode Guide[00:00:00] Opening thoughts – Why Jesse and Dave love doing the podcast [00:01:30] Recap of last week’s conversation with Gagan Biyani (Udemy, Maven, Sprigg) [00:03:00] Defining success: impact vs. numbers [00:04:03] Ambition with heart – what kind of world are we building? [00:05:24] AI, consciousness, and the future of leadership [00:06:00] Jesse’s story: life after Ampush and unexpected anxiety [00:07:21] Introducing the Sedona Method [00:08:42] Security, control, and approval – the “big three” human needs [00:12:09] Why external success doesn’t create inner security [00:16:12] Jesse’s exit story: wealth, scarcity, and the Aston Martin dilemma [00:18:27] The elusive feeling of “enough” [00:21:00] What we’re really talking about when we say “security” [00:23:15] Control, presence, and the Serenity Prayer [00:27:27] Wants vs. needs – the Range Rover story [00:30:00] Impulse vs. compulsion in entrepreneurship [00:34:30] Play vs. seriousness – how attachment kills creativity [00:35:15] Practice: Can you enjoy the wanting? [
