In this inspiring episode, Terry sits down with entrepreneur, author, and mentor Markus Kaulius to explore what it truly means to play a bigger game. Markus shares his journey from years of financial struggle—going five years without taking a salary—to building a life of fulfillment, purpose, and impact. Together, Terry and Markus dive into redefining success beyond money, highlighting the importance of relationships, health, and personal growth.
Markus also opens up about overcoming childhood challenges, breaking free from the victim mindset, and the pivotal role of choice in shaping our confidence and future. With humor and honesty, he explains why action—no matter how small—creates momentum and why less than 1% of people ever truly commit to change.
This episode will encourage you to look at your own excuses, embrace reinvention at any age, and step boldly into the life you’re meant to live.
Takeaways:

• True success is about fulfillment, not just money.
• Every challenge can be reframed as a gift.
• Confidence and growth come from daily choices.
• Knowledge without action leads nowhere.
• Reinvention is possible at any age.

Markus' bio and contact information:
Markus is a serial entrepreneur and impact-driven investor who’s built multiple 8- and 9-figure companies, including one that scaled to $170M in global sales.
His debut book, Play a Bigger Game, Seven Universal Principles to Experience Real Fulfillment and Win at Life was in the top 10 selling books in America within 3 weeks of release.
With his success in investing and his dedication to integrity, philanthropy and his faith, Markus has been featured on nearly every network and publication, including Forbes, USA Today, CNN, PBS, and Fox News.
He’s made an impact on over 10M customers, holds ownership in 40+ companies (including pro sports teams), and mentors countless Founders and CEOs.

• Website: https://playabiggergame.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markuskaulius/

If this conversation resonates, reach out and share your own story—you may be one decision away from playing your bigger game.
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