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In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, Neil Galas breaks down one of the most common (and expensive) mistakes young adults make: committing to college without first exploring real-world work and career options.

Neil argues that jumping straight into college often delays clarity instead of creating it. Instead, he encourages young people to spend time working — especially in challenging, physical labor jobs — to better understand their strengths, limits, work ethic, and long-term goals.

This conversation is a reality check for students, parents, and anyone questioning whether the traditional “college first” path actually makes sense for everyone.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why most young adults don’t actually know what they want yet — and why that’s okay
• How real-world experience can provide faster career clarity than classrooms
• The hidden value of physical labor jobs in building discipline and perspective
• Why slowing down before college can prevent regret and wasted money
• How hard work can quickly teach you what you don’t want long-term

If you’re a student feeling pressure to decide your future, a parent trying to guide without pushing, or someone who took the long way around and learned the hard way — this episode will hit home.

Sound bite worth hearing twice:

“Go find the hardest physical labor job you can.”

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Mike Smith joins The Unscripted Climb to share how he went from sleeping under bridges and building skateparks in malls… to becoming a nationally recognized youth speaker, nonprofit founder, and full-time dad.

In this episode, Mike talks about his three “lives” — launching youth centers, becoming a top-tier speaker, and chasing his wildest dream of being an international adventure guide. He also breaks down his “compensation model” from Stanford, what AI is doing to creativity, and why Gen Z is struggling to build real memories.

Whether you're raising capital, raising kids, or raising your standards — this conversation will hit you in the soul.

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📍 Topics:
entrepreneurship, youth development, nonprofit leadership, impact investing, public speaking, AI and creativity, parenting, social innovation, lifestyle design, life after burnout, community building, adventure

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Shermin Lakha isn’t your average attorney—and she doesn’t run average businesses.

In this episode of The Unscripted Climb, she shares how she grew Level Up Legal and Tiger Tiger Creative Agency without a single paid ad. Instead, she relied on creativity, community, and content.

From building an all-female law firm focused on IP and startup law, to helping brands and creators close deals through shoppable content, Shamim’s journey is packed with tactical takeaways for entrepreneurs ready to pivot, lead, and grow.

If you’re tired of playing small—this one’s for you.

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