Q&A Pt. 2: Michael & Lauryn Bosstick Answer Questions They’re Never Asked

Key Takeaways

Michael Bosstick has a daily habit of pretending to be asleep for 30 minutes.
A strong partnership can significantly expand business potential and strategic vision.
Chronic lateness is viewed as a sign of disrespect that negatively impacts relationships.
The hosts discussed hypothetically restarting careers as silent partners.
Building resilience involves finding identity in multiple areas beyond one's career.
Lauryn and Michael offered candid, distinct perceptions of each other's personalities.

Michael admitted to a daily habit of pretending to be asleep for 30 extra minutes after waking.
Lauryn Bosstick was already aware of this practice.
The discussion included the difference between "marinating" and "rotting" in bed.

One host attributed their expanded business potential to their partner's influence.
The partner helped broaden their vision of what was possible in their ventures.
The collaboration is described as a successful creative and strategic partnership.
They discussed the concept that thinking big is as easy as thinking small for growth.

One host suggested the other's chronic lateness might stem from a control issue, despite high performance.
They manage schedules by sometimes adjusting reported times or adding buffer periods to accommodate lateness.
A past incident involved Jordan Belfort reportedly leaving a podcast recording due to host lateness.
Both hosts agreed that chronic lateness signals disrespect for others' time and harms relationships.

The hosts considered a hypothetical scenario where all their businesses and platforms vanished overnight.
One host expressed confidence in their capabilities, emphasizing self-talk and the belief that 'everything is figure outable'.
They explored building resilience by finding identity in various areas like motherhood or marriage, beyond a career.
The discussion included whether they would pursue the same industry or an entirely different path if starting over.

In a hypothetical career restart, the hosts stated they would avoid public-facing roles.
They would instead act as silent partners, leveraging their acquired skills.
Their focus would be on supporting emerging entrepreneurs behind the scenes.
Operating without a large infrastructure at their current age, with family, was noted as a significant challenge.

Michael Bosstick asked Lauryn to describe him to a stranger as the episode concluded.
Lauryn used hyperbolic praise for Michael, highlighting his uniqueness and unfiltered personality.
Lauryn advised caution when interacting with her, emphasizing her perceptiveness and seriousness.
She warned against underestimating her, stating she would reciprocate any judgment and offer direct creative advice.