Charles Botensten

Charles Botensten
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New York City real estate business owner who reads a book each week and thrives on adventure.

  1. 5d ago

    I'm 41 And Starting My Entire Life Over. And Why You Should Too.

    Starting over at 41: I'm leaving 17 years of New York real estate and resetting every area of my life. You should too.I walk through the six pillars I'm resetting: faith, health, relationships, labor, creativity and legacy. Each pillar has a system, and if you're not working on that system, the system's working on you.Here's what I'm doing about it. I'm writing down where my time actually goes, taking full accountability, picking the pillar and putting it online so I can't hide. This channel is starting over from 93 subscribers. Hold me accountable.Life OS App → https://iCharles.comWant An App or Site Built? → botensten.comhttps://instagram.com/botensten https://www.tiktok.com/@botenstenChapters00:00 Why I'm starting over (and you should too)01:21 Why I'm leaving real estate after 17 years03:33 My 2019 peak and how I lost it05:26 The six pillars of a full reset05:53 Faith and health: what you consume becomes your next thought08:17 Relationships and taking full accountability10:09 Labor: changing careers after years in one job11:05 Creativity: why you need to make something12:29 Legacy: what you want to be known for13:24 Every pillar has a system, and it's working on you16:11 Where your weekends actually go18:59 Why you should put your reset online21:28 It's never too late to pick up the camera28:13 Rereading the goals I wrote years ago32:12 Keep going through the blizzard33:41 You're a lowercase c creatorAt 41, I left 17 years in Manhattan real estate and started over. Reset everything. I’m Charles, founder of the Life OS app, triathlete, book lover, AI coder, and now full-time creator.On this channel: we build software, talk business development, faith, discipline, and what it really takes to (re)build a life on purpose.Licensed in Manhattan real estate since 2009 and broker-owner since 2014. Now I’m putting 17 years of hustle into the public.New videos every week. Subscribe and share.

  2. 6d ago

    20 Years of Personal Development. Stop Watching This Stuff.

    You've watched the podcasts. You've listened to the motivational speakers. You've bought the books, attended the seminars, hired the coaches, and consumed thousands of hours of personal development content. But are you actually doing anything with it?After 20 years of personal development, hundreds of books, countless conferences, and hundreds of thousands of dollars invested in learning, I've reached a conclusion: I don't need another motivational video. I need to start creating.TIMESTAMPS0:00 The Illusion of Constant Consumption1:19 The Power of Creating Over Consuming4:07 The Dangerous Feeling of Progress6:52 Starting Over at Any AgeLife OS → https://iCharles.comWant An App or Site Built? → botensten.comhttps://instagram.com/botensten https://www.tiktok.com/@botenstenAt 41, I left 17 years in Manhattan real estate and started over. Reset everything. I’m Charles, founder of the Life OS app, triathlete, book lover, AI coder, and now full-time creator.On this channel: we build software, talk business development, faith, discipline, and what it really takes to (re)build a life on purpose.Licensed in Manhattan real estate since 2009 and broker-owner since 2014. Now I’m putting 17 years of hustle into the public.New videos every week. Subscribe and share.

  3. Jul 5

    38 Days of Live-streaming — Why I'm About to Quit It

    38 days of daily live-streaming — and I'm about to quit the format entirely. Not because it failed, but because I realized I was renting relevance instead of building something I own.Daily live vibe coding feels productive. It isn't compounding. The model that actually works: YouTube videos feed SEO/AEO articles on an owned site, articles pull in subscribers, subscribers convert to a paid community. That funnel builds an asset. A daily stream builds a habit nobody can search for later.I also break down a 3-part filter for figuring out who's actually worth learning from as you pivot — whether you're an ex-real-estate agent, a solo creator, or anyone grinding a format that isn't converting. In the age of AI, original content is the moat. The grind is not.#VibeCoding #ContentStrategy #CreatorEconomy #AIContent #SoloCreator👉 Join the community: https://icharles.com/community👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/botensten👉 Subscribe for the honest take on AI, building, and the future of work.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - 1:02 Intro1:02 - 2:07 My typical brainstorming sessions2:07 - 4:03 He's doing really well4:03 - 5:18 What I'm really good5:18 - 6:41 I can't vibe code6:41 - 7:52 And what is my game7:52 - 9:00 Last week schedule9:00 - 10:46 Hear me roar10:46 - 12:32 I go wow12:32 - 13:56 Here's my social media13:56 - 17:09 When I'm getting hit

  4. Jul 2

    The Importance of AI in 2026

    Most people sleep on the biggest opportunity of 2026 — mastering their mindset and health to harness AI's potential. In this provocative episode, Chuck dives into the transformative power of sobriety, goal-setting, and daily incremental growth to unlock your future. Are you ready to break free from distraction and build a life where health, wealth, and contentment fuel your success? 00:00 The Importance of AI in 2026 02:44 Personal Challenges and Goals 05:51 The Role of Sobriety in Personal Growth 08:30 Creating vs. Consuming: Shifting Mindsets 11:06 Health as a Foundation for Success 13:45 The Future of Entrepreneurship and Content Creation

  5. Jul 1

    The Importance of Summer 2026

    The summer of 2026 is shaping up to be the most pivotal moment in history you’ve probably never heard of—and if you ignore it, you risk missing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In this eye-opening episode, Chuck reveals how AI is fundamentally transforming individual ownership of data, creating a seismic shift in the way wealth, business, and innovation unfold. While the world is distracted—focusing on entertainment and fear—early adopters are quietly building tools, apps, and communities that could make them millionaires overnight. 00:00 The Importance of Summer 2026 02:57 Harnessing AI for Individual Empowerment 05:39 The Shift in Employment and Entrepreneurship 08:20 The Rise of Social Media Creation 11:30 Creating Value in the Age of AI 14:10 Building a Community and Personal Growth

  6. Jun 30

    The Rise of Authenticity in the AI Era

    Most of us have been chasing perfection in a digital world that’s increasingly craving authenticity—and now, AI is forcing us to confront what it truly means to be human. In this eye-opening episode, Chuck uncovers why embracing vulnerability and imperfection is the secret to standing out in a sea of polished illusions—and how AI’s rise is making authenticity more valuable than ever.

  7. Jun 29

    Understanding Standards in AI and Society

    Are our declining personal standards fueling resistance to AI, or is AI the mirror revealing how low we've let ourselves fall? Chuck dives deep into the powerful connection between societal standards and our collective rejection or acceptance of artificial intelligence. When we refuse to uphold high standards in work, behavior, and reasoning, we create a fear of being replaced by machines that embody the very qualities we lack—logic, discipline, and purpose. 00:00 Understanding Standards in AI and Society 02:37 The Impact of Low Work Standards 05:32 Raising Standards Through AI 07:55 Embracing Change and Building a Better Future

  8. Jun 28

    From Broker to Vibe Coder: The Journey Begins

    Most content creators focus on production, but the real secret to thriving online is building trust — and understanding exactly how to do it. In this eye-opening episode, a seasoned vibe coder and former NYC broker lays out his raw, unfiltered blueprint for transforming content into revenue by mastering the art of trust. If you're struggling to convert viewers into loyal followers and paying members, this episode reveals the hidden layers of trust that could elevate your entire strategy. 00:00 From Broker to Vibe Coder: The Journey Begins 02:40 Building Trust: The Key to Value Creation 05:19 Navigating YouTube: Trust and Content Relationships 08:23 The Importance of Thumbnails and Titles 11:03 Revamping Content Strategy for Engagement 13:41 Community Building: The Role of iCharles 16:21 The 90-Day Cycle: Consistency is Key 19:22 Pivoting and Adapting in a Rapidly Changing Landscape 21:58 The Future of AI and Content Creation 24:38 Strategies for Growth: Newsletters and Engagement 27:08 Final Thoughts: Building a Sustainable Community

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New York City real estate business owner who reads a book each week and thrives on adventure.

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  • Creator
    Charles Botensten
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Charles Botensten
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