Nathan Lancry is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, thought leader, and author with profound insights into personal development and the psychology of success. An Ohio native who overcame a tough upbringing, Nathan transformed his life from humble beginnings to business leadership through deep self-work and a relentless quest for meaning. He’s the author of The Mercury Mind, a book that introduces his method of transcendental psychology to help others break free from limiting beliefs and find true purpose.

On this episode we talk about:

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  Nathan’s first dollar—picking up debris on construction sites at age nine—and his early entrepreneurial spirit

  
  


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  How dropping out of high school shaped his unconventional path into business and sales

  
  


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  Lessons learned from decades in the automotive industry, including the importance of patience, avoiding bias, and seeking the truth in every deal

  
  


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  The origins of The Mercury Mind and Nathan’s approach to transcendental psychology for personal transformation

  
  


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  Why so many people chase goals that don’t fulfill them—and how to interrogate your “why” before climbing the wrong mountain

  
  


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  The parallels between business and gardening: planting the right seeds, nurturing growth, and finding joy in the daily process

  
  


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  How to avoid the industrial-age mindset trap and build a life and career that aligns with your true passions

  
  

Top 3 Takeaways

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   Interrogate Your Why: Before pursuing any goal, deeply examine your motivations—climbing the wrong mountain is costly, but self-awareness brings fulfillment.

   
   


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   Love the Process: True success comes from enjoying the daily work, not just chasing the end result. Find the “work” that feels like play to you.

   
   


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   Learning is a Lifestyle: Lifelong learning—even outside your comfort zone—builds resilience, creativity, and a richer perspective for business and life.

   
   

Notable Quotes

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  “You will always be limited by what you believe that you can do.”

  
  


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  “Learning is a continuum. It doesn’t ever end. It’s something we always want to do.”

  
  


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  “If you plant an acorn, you’re going to grow an oak tree. If you want green beans, make sure you plant green beans.”

  
  

Connect with Nathan Lancry:

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  Website: nathanlancry.com

  
  

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