#P051: Better lucky than good!

#P052: Pretty good career advice

What makes for a good career—and an even better life? In this thoughtful season finale, Peter explores the tension between achievement and meaning, offering practical advice and timeless insights on work, family, ambition, and the pursuit of “the good life.”

#P051: Better lucky than good!

Dumb luck, smart luck, the two-road chance, and the lucky find: What happens when a $400 million redevelopment plan collides with rising costs, shifting markets, and the explosive demand for data centers? This episode explores why sometimes being better lucky than good is the smartest strategy of all. Episode music: In Small Steps by Giulio Fazio [https://uppbeat.io/track/giulio-fazio/in-small-steps]

#P050: Secret Mall Apartment

A hidden apartment inside a mall becomes the starting point for a deeper look at how we perceive and design space. This episode connects figure-ground theory and poché to reveal why the spaces between things matter just as much as the things themselves. Episode music: Man of Mystery by Theo Gerard [https://uppbeat.io/t/theo-gerard/man-of-mystery]

#P049: A Ferrari engine ... with bicycle brakes

At 57, Peter, a “problem student” discovers the truth: his brain was never broken—it was wired for something different. From ADHD to autism to dyslexia, we unpack why neurodivergent minds are disproportionately driving innovation and entrepreneurship. The real question: are we overlooking our greatest talent pool? Episode Music: Human Machinery [https://uppbeat.io/t/enrique-molano/human-machinery] and Strange Things [https://uppbeat.io/t/enrique-molano/strange-things] by Enrique Molano

#P048: So you're telling me there's a chance?

Are entrepreneurs born or made? Drawing on research in genetics, intelligence, and personality, this episode explores the scientific roots of entrepreneurial behavior—and how those traits show up in real estate developers. If you’ve ever wondered what drives people to see opportunity where others see risk, this conversation connects the dots. Episode music: Anything is Right by Giulio Fazio [https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/anything-is-right]