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Hindsight the Podcast hosted by Lee Jones. Costa Rica Calling: A Leader's Hindsight by Richard Blank Inspiring Journeys to Success on Hindsight the Podcast. Past experiences shape future success. Hosted by Lee Jones—retired Army veteran, supply chain professional, and top podcast host—Hindsight the Podcast explores pivotal moments that define extraordinary lives. Through insightful conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders, we uncover lessons in resilience, mindset, and transformation. If you're navigating a career change, personal transformation, or simply seeking inspiration, Hindsight the Podcast is your guide to overcoming obstacles and building the future you desire. In this episode of Hindsight the Podcast, host Lee Jones welcomes Richard Blank, CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, to discuss the power of mindset and how it can shape both personal and professional success. Richard shares his incredible journey from the U.S. to Costa Rica, where he took on the challenge of training over 500 employees in a high-pressure environment. With years of experience in leadership and public speaking, Richard dives into the importance of having the right mindset when tackling major life transitions. Key Topics: Richard's journey to Costa Rica and building a successful businessThe importance of mindset in overcoming challengesHow to build a support network and set healthy boundariesCreating actionable strategies for achieving your goalsStaying motivated and persistent in the face of obstacles This episode is for you if: You're navigating a significant career or life transitionYou want to learn how to adjust your mindset to overcome challengesYou're looking for practical advice on leadership and goal-setting ”Your future self is not a prediction, but a possibility. And the choices you make today will either bring it to light or leave it in the shadows.” - Lee Jones Building an Effective Support Network You have to separate two things. You got to have the players that get things done for you. And then you have the intimate people in your lives that you bring to your home and you share things with. And so I myself might be seen as a Blanco, as a target, charge me extra 20 to 50% if I show up. And so I needed to have a face man of my A team. I also needed a BA and a little bit of a Murdoch, a little bit of craziness. Community vs Material Wealth Well, money loses its luster. And as I say, with jewels and money and stuff, it's great, but it loses its luster. It loses its, in my mind, value. These millionaires sit in their mansions alone, while the local guy that doesn't have two dimes to rub together is the most popular kid in town. That's why you see sometimes these GoFundMe pages. I know some of them are under certain questionable circumstances, but if people love the local guy at the high school or these stories where the community, when the whole community comes together, I love hearing stories like that because that person never expected it and just gave love constantly and got it back. Don't Quit When the Going Gets Tough I've also had people say, I can't take it. I'm quitting. Lee, don't quit. I can't take it anymore, Richard. Dude. Relax, just stay off the phone for half an hour. Why don't you take the rest of the day? No, man, that did it. Judy's F you. I was in the industry for nine years. I worked at all the big boys, but I think I want to go back and work at a hotel now or go to the beach. And I go, please don't, because if you can't handle this level, and this is when I get straight and come to Jesus. Emotional Tribute to Veterans And so these individuals definitely raise the bar. But you get me emotional for a minute. But thank you so much for your 20 years of service. You are a hero. And I was fortunate to have a grandfather and uncles that served. Those are heroes. Yeah. Yeah. But yeah, man, my heroes. Anyway, getting back to my story. Exploring Uncharted Waters And it's, um, It's very humbling. You don't underestimate yourself, but unless it was handed to you or school sets it for you, or it's in the blue book in the prints, it's very weird to go out in your ship, which is seaworthy, and go exploring because you could either come back broke or even sink, or you might find some riches and come back with amazing tales to talk about. The Allure of Pinball Machines How did you get into collecting those machines? Do you remember Ricky Schroeder and silver spoons? I had that arcade in his mansion. Yeah. Didn't you want one? We all wanted one. Of course we all do. And so just like Tom Hanks in the movie Big, or anybody that happens to come in a little bit of money, what do you spend it on? Well, for me, I spend it on suits and pinball machines. And it's interesting, but sad at the same time. These arcades are going out of business. Validating Critiques through Shared Experience and where's your wall? Where's your bricks? And so I size up from time to time people that come by me with a white glove and make their suggestions. And I'm cool with all of that. But then again, what have you done where you can literally compare yourself to me? And I'm not saying it is an elitist, but damn man, unless you're a call center person that moved from Philadelphia that speaks Spanish and started his company with his wife, how the hell are you going to compare notes? But if you find me one, I'd love to take them out to dinner. 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