Lift Off with Aman Manazir

Aman Manazir

Lift Off with Aman Manazir helps ambitious people escape the 9-to-5 and build businesses that give them freedom. Through interviews with top founders and straight-to-the-point educational content, Aman shares the exact lessons, systems, and mindset shifts that took him from a six-figure software engineer to a millionaire entrepreneur in his 20s. If you want to think bigger, build faster, and create a life on your own terms, this show will give you the playbook.

Episodes

  1. FEB 9

    The Creator Money Expert: How to Start a Profitable Creator Brand in 2026!

    PODCAST DESCRIPTION Eric Wei had the dream resume—Blackstone, McKinsey, Instagram and hated every second of it. He burned through years of PTO for therapy, stopped showing up to Coinbase after one month, and finally built Karat, a financial platform for creators like Ludwig and Nick DiGiovanni.  This episode is for anyone with an impressive LinkedIn but a quiet voice asking: "Is this really it?" 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir 👉 Eric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erictway?igsh=MWNtdHBoc3RiYnd3NQ==👉 Eric's Podcast: https://youtube.com/@jomopod?si=q9DtzrAVataPiWsr👉 Eric's Website: https://www.trykarat.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio — ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction03:19 The Moment He Knew He'd Regret Corporate04:53 Getting Blacklisted by Blackstone07:11 Should You Quit or Climb the Ladder?09:12 Time vs. Risk-Taking Appetite13:35 When Prestige Equals Happiness (It Doesn't)15:22 What Karat Does for Creators17:32 Personal Brand vs Business Brand 18:50 Why Every Business Needs Content in 202619:45 Three Types of Creators (Which Are You?)23:19 Building Brand Beyond Your Face26:06 Why Creators Are Afraid to Say "I Want Money"28:14 Tracking Dollars, Not Just Followers29:13 Would You Rather: Money or Fame?32:25 The Sitting in a Square Thought Experiment35:49 Fastest Way to Monetize Small Followings38:19 Put Your Business Hat On45:08 Meeting Alex Hormozi in a Vegas Lobby48:45 Why Alex Hormozi Skyrocketed49:07 The Purple Giraffe Effect52:29 Lightning Never Strikes Twice: Keep Evolving57:30 What Karat Needs to Unlock Next59:26 Focusing Content Strategy for 20261:04:18 What Networking Actually Means1:06:30 Doing Both: Business + Relationships1:07:23 Falling in Love with Your Podcast Guest1:10:00 The Professional Networker Trap1:13:00 The $30K Internship That Changed Everything1:15:19 How to Filter Advice Worth Taking1:18:10 What Entrepreneurship Actually Feels Like1:20:00 Where to Find Eric Wei1:21:15 Outro

    1h 22m
  2. JAN 28

    ex-Google Engineer: The 9-to-5 Nearly Killed Me! Business Saved My Life

    Sarah Pan made more than her Google salary as a creator—and still stayed trapped for three more years. In this conversation, she reveals the chronic back pain that started at 22, the scarcity mindset that kept her chained to corporate despite hitting her financial goals, and what finally forced her to break free.  This episode is for anyone stuck in a "good situation" they secretly hate, wondering if they'll ever have the courage to leave. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir 👉 Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oksarahpan?igsh=MXZ4eWVnbGJkY3B4eg==👉 Sarah's Podcast: https://youtube.com/@sojuwithsarah?si=pdYh3eOjxz_waX54👉 Sarah's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sarahpan?si=wl-_rfKPcKf6U8sI— ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:53 Growing Up Low Income with Immigrant Parents06:51 The Money Stories That Shaped Everything08:04 Why I Chose Computer Science Over Fashion11:10 Landing My Dream Job at Google13:57 The Person I Was Becoming at Google17:51 When You Were Working at Google18:20 Did You Plan to Stay in Tech?21:24 The Day I Got My Offer24:30 My Day-to-Day at Google Explained27:05 Spending 40 Hours Editing One Video30:39 Alex Hormozi Giveaway31:33 I Started My Channel During the Pandemic35:06 I Hit My Target But Didn't Quit42:45 My Five Year Arc at Google47:10 My Mental Health Hit Rock Bottom50:35 Doctors Said It Could Be Mental52:25 Why I Waited So Long to Quit56:42 The Mental Unlock That Changed Everything57:25 I Waited for My Bonus to Come59:44 How My Family Reacted to Quitting1:01:59 What Happened After I Quit1:05:47 Could You Always Go Back to Tech?1:09:18 I Cried When I Quit Google1:10:51 The Dark Side of Gratitude and Luck1:13:24 Don't Let Your Circumstances Define You1:15:15 Advice for People on the Fence1:17:12 Focus Unlocks Exponential Growth1:19:00 Where to Connect with Sarah1:19:30 Outro

    1h 20m
  3. JAN 22

    Meeting Alex Hormozi, “Poor People Love Lambos,” Kids vs. Wealth, and More - Episode 8

    Today, Aman sits down with Amy Wang fresh from Alex Hormozi's exclusive Top 50 affiliate workshop to unpack what actually happened behind closed doors. They break down how Amy got 700+ conversions in four days, Hormozi's "only poor people are impressed by Lambos" take, and the real trade-off between lifestyle and performance businesses. The conversation explores why having kids makes you more productive, why AI will disrupt info products but can't replace accountability, and why most people never take action. This episode is for entrepreneurs who want the unfiltered truth about building wealth and a life that matters. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir— ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Why Alex Hormozi Changed My Life02:15 Hormozi's Brutal Honesty Philosophy04:27 Amy Meets Alex Hormozi in Vegas07:41 How I Made Top 50 Affiliates12:16 Top Affiliate Sent 1 Million Emails13:43 Inside the Workshop Demographics16:16 Health, Fitness, and Entrepreneurship19:12 Why Drinking Kills Your Productivity22:07 Hormozi Drinks (But Not Really)23:14 Sacrificing Sleep vs Building Wealth24:03 Lifestyle Business vs Performance Business28:18 FIRE Movement and Early Retirement30:09 My 3-5 Year Exit Strategy33:12 Why Having Kids Isn't Cool Anymore34:15 Women's Value Beyond Motherhood36:03 I'm Not Freezing My Eggs37:48 Rich People Have Families39:26 Dating Burns 20% of Your Focus42:34 Parents Don't Regret Having Kids44:00 Having a Partner Is a Productivity Hack 46:49 Hormozi Is Financially Free Now48:40 Best Takeaways From Alex Hormozi 54:09 AI Won't Replace Accountability56:28 Hormozi Disappeared During Breaks58:10 He Seemed Condescending on Stage1:01:15 Personalized AI VSLs Are Coming1:03:34 Don't Quote Yourself or Look Arrogant1:06:33 Poor People Are Impressed by Lambos1:07:43 Amy's Van Cleef Necklace Story1:09:15 Would You Buy Luxury If Rich?1:11:03 Understated Wealth Is the New Flex1:13:00 Why Don't People Take Action?1:15:00 Peer Pressure Holds You Back1:16:11 Self-Belief Is Everything1:19:04 How To Build Self-Belief1:21:35 Fifth Grade Teacher Believed in Me1:22:43 Ask Yourself: What's Your Plan?1:23:43 You Need Proof to Build Authority1:25:01 Everyone Has Value to Share1:26:10 What's Obvious to You Is Gold1:29:00 Does This Help You Hit Your Goals?1:29:26 Outro

    1h 30m
  4. JAN 9

    Elite Amazon Engineer: “I Built a $250k Side Hustle & Still Got Promoted!”

    Today, Aman sits down with Life Engineered to break down how he built a high-leverage content business while working full-time as a software engineer — and the systems that eventually allowed him to transition into full-time entrepreneurship. They unpack why YouTube saturation is a myth, how quality and positioning matter more than volume, and why creators should think like business owners early. The conversation also explores monetization timelines, sponsorship strategy vs owning your product, productivity frameworks, and why betting on yourself compounds over decades. This episode is for engineers and creators who want to build a durable business, protect their time, and play the long game — without chasing clout or burning out. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir 👉 A Life Engineered's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ALifeEngineered👉 Follow Neetcode on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-life-engineered/👉 A Life Engineered's Website: https://alifeengineered.substack.com/— ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction02:10 How He Launched A Life Engineered  03:55 YouTube Saturation Is A Myth  05:06 Quality vs Value In Content  06:00 His Higher Level Engineering Content Approach  06:56 Why High-Level Engineers Don't Create  08:51 Collaboration Over Competition In Tech  09:38 Brand Of One Nobody Can Outcompete  10:42 Market Size For Software Engineers  12:45 Why He Started Creating Content  16:12 Creator Or Business Person  17:15 The Spectrum Of Content Creators  18:28 Why Launch An Offer Not Just Views  19:50 Four Year Monetization Journey  25:13 Current Revenue Breakdown Question  25:42 Notion Sponsorship And Revenue Pie  28:41 Income Breakdown And Focus Struggles  29:27 Why His Sponsorships Are So Lucrative  30:23 Own Product vs Sponsorships  32:10 Seasonality In Content Business  33:39 Performance Reviews And Q4  35:10  Daily Routine While Working Full-Time  39:02 His Personal Approach To Time  41:21 Sacrifices FIFA And NFL  43:19 Ali Abdaal's Time Spreadsheet  45:22 The Free Chicken Line Story  47:29 If You'd Waste Time Never Succeed  48:22 Distribution First Business Second  53:00 Virtual Assistant Most Critical Hire  57:25 Health And Wellness Routine  1:01:30 You've Won The Galactic Lottery  1:03:25 What's Next For Him  1:05:08 Outro

    1h 6m
  5. 12/24/2025

    NeetCode: "I Quit Google… Then Accidentally Built a $10M+ Business!"

    Today, Aman sits down with NeetCode — the creator behind one of the most successful faceless education brands in tech, to unpack how he built a multi-million-dollar business without chasing ego, hype, or visibility. They break down the psychology of scaling quietly, why simplicity beats feature-bloat in education products, and how NeetCode approached monetization, sponsorships, and growth differently from most creators. The conversation also explores staying faceless, living simply despite financial success, and why long-term leverage matters more than short-term attention. This episode is for engineers, creators, and builders who want to turn expertise into a durable business — without burning out, selling out, or making themselves the product. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir 👉 Neetcode's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@neetcode?si=ZF6gMSZNfL5zDlex👉 Follow Neetcode on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navdeep-singh-3aaa14161/👉 Neetcode's Website: https://neetcode.io— ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction02:00 Building a Creator-Focused Education Business03:06 Approached for Multi-Million Dollar Acquisition06:10 Living Simple Despite Multi-Million Dollar Success07:22 Enjoying Learning Over Retirement07:55 Why He Doesn't Live Lavishly09:35 The Levels of Wealth Explained11:50 What Percent of Income He Saves14:03 Fear of Returning to Poverty16:00 The American Dream Still Exists17:14 Why the US is Special18:29 US Culture Creates More Entrepreneurs20:23 NeetCode's Origin Story Year by Year24:50 Alex Hormozi Giveaway25:48 Competing with LeetCode Directly27:48 Getting Screwed Over by Sponsors29:07 The Value of Selling Courses31:47 College is Overrated Compared to Courses34:28 Education System is the Biggest Problem36:11 Would He Recommend College Today37:02 Why He Stayed Faceless38:30 Getting Recognized in Public41:31 Still Tells Family He Works at Google43:00 How NeetCode Beat LeetCode45:11 Network Effects and Market Dominance47:00 250 Problems vs 4,000 Problems48:13  The Power of Gamification49:10 How to Decide What to Scale50:42 Organic Growth vs Paid Marketing55:20 Managing People is Hardest59:03 Why He Codes Everything Himself 59:42 Advice for Engineers Starting Businesses1:01:27 Outro

    1h 2m
  6. 12/18/2025

    How Boring People Can Speak With Charisma (ft. Chris Williamson's Coach)

    Today, Aman sits down with Myles — Chris Williamson’s speaking coach, to break down what real confidence actually looks like when you’re on stage, on camera, or in high-pressure conversations.  Myles explains why great speakers focus on conversation, not performance, how status and presence are communicated before you say a word, and why most people rely too heavily on slides as a comfort blanket. They unpack practical preparation frameworks, confidence under pressure, and the subtle habits that separate compelling speakers from forgettable ones. This episode is for anyone who struggles with public speaking, overthinks how they come across, or wants to communicate with more clarity and authority — without trying to become someone they’re not. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir 👉 Follow Myles on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/speakwellcoaching?igsh=bnZyMTVianFieGg4👉 Myle's Website: https://www.speak-well.co.uk/— ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:22 Making It Conversational  04:26 Speak to One Person  08:44 The Status Game  12:14 Looking Confident While Terrified  13:34 Why It Felt Wrong  14:32 Losing Your Visual Comfort Blanket  18:13 No Slides in Sessions  19:12 Great vs Terrible Speakers  19:49 Preparation, Preparation, Preparation  21:09 Shy School Boy Story  24:07 Prep for Everyday People  26:35 Tactical Prep Exercises  29:01 Conversational Risk Taking  31:43 Be Bold, Be Boring  34:40 Alex Hormozi Giveaway35:33 Biggest Speaking Myths37:29 Winging It Fills Me With Fear  39:32 Why Public Speaking Terrifies  45:52 Speakers Myles Admires  46:56 Power of the Pause  48:48 Starting Without Filler Words  50:19 Fixing Filler Words  53:36 Where to Find Myles  54:05 Tension State Exercises  59:54 How Miles Created These Exercises  1:02:28 Daily Warmup Routine 1:03:57 Diction Exercises Begin  1:07:57 Daily Diction Routine  1:09:54 If You Can't Be Heard1:12:14 Outro

    1h 13m
  7. 12/11/2025

    Meet the Secret YouTube Strategist Behind Ali Abdaal and Daniel Priestley

    Today, Aman sits down with Safwaan, the strategist behind Ali Abdaal, Daniel Priestley, and Ryan Deiss — to break down the systems and mental models powering the biggest creators on YouTube. Safwaan reveals why real breakthroughs take 400+ videos, the invisible teams behind people like Alex Hormozi, and why Average View Duration is the only algorithm that matters in 2025. They also explore Safwaan’s unconventional path into entrepreneurship — from selling Xboxes for chickens and running a cable business at 13, to losing £10K in Forex before finding his lane in YouTube strategy. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand how elite creators grow, how to build a powerful network, and how to create content that lasts. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir — ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:55 YouTube Manager Behind Ali Abdaal01:09 Why YouTube Success Takes 400+ Videos02:06 How Top Entrepreneurs Approach YouTube Differently03:10 The Invisible Teams Behind Alex Hormozi05:51 The 20-Person Team You Don't See06:23 Key Roles: Editors, Strategists, Designers08:46 What Made Ali, Ryan & Daniel Stand Out10:05 How to Build an Elite Network12:07 Treating Airport Terminals Like Bus Stops15:56 Organizing Events Creates Exponential Growth16:33 Learning Bias to Action From Ali17:08 Working For Ali: Boss to Friend 21:56 Why Ali Abdaal Employees All Leave23:05 Entrepreneurial Teams vs Long-Term Retention24:53 Creative Disagreements With Ali Abdaal27:15 Testing Thumbnails With Data Not Opinion28:43 Business Needs vs Influencer Desires29:52 Selling Xbox for Chickens at Age 1134:20 Building a Cable Business at 1336:42 Making Tens of Thousands as a Teenager38:55 The £10K Forex Trading Loss41:36 Should You Work for Entrepreneurs First?44:02 Starting the YouTube Agency47:42 Why Agency Model Actually Works49:48 What Really Works on YouTube Today49:56 Average View Duration Over Everything51:29 Why Retention Editing Is Overhyped52:38 How to Write Hooks Sentence by Sentence54:15 What Separates Channels That Last56:19 Why You Must Keep Reinventing Yourself57:44 Ryan Deiss Going All-In on YouTube58:51 Build Authority Offline or Online First?1:00:13 Financial Freedom Playbook for Your 20s1:01:46 Outro

    1h 2m
  8. 11/25/2025

    Ex-BCG Consultant: I Quit My $300K Job & Did THIS Instead

    Today, Aman sits down with Kelly He Sun, ex-BCG consultant turned creator — to unpack what it really takes to walk away from a $300k job at 25 and build a life on your own terms. Kelly breaks down why consulting stopped making sense, how she handled the financial fear of quitting, and the exact systems she used to match her BCG income within a year. Aman and Kelly dive into the trap of staying in a “stable” job you’ve outgrown, the hidden cost of waiting for the perfect moment, and why creator success has nothing to do with follower count. Kelly shares the behind-the-scenes of UGC, how she started posting with no audience, and what caused her sudden breakout. This episode is for anyone who knows they’re capable of more but hasn’t made the leap yet. It’s a roadmap for rebuilding your identity, betting on yourself, and starting before you feel ready. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir — ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction01:11 Why Consulting Was Never the Plan03:02 Why Do People Even Do Consulting?04:44 Why She Stayed Six Years Instead07:34 Do You Regret Not Quitting Earlier?09:21 The Financial Reality of Quitting11:17 What Was Your BCG Salary?13:06 Why Leave a $300k Job?17:18 Should You Quit Early or Stay?21:23 When She Actually Started Her Instagram24:36 What to Post as a New Creator26:37 When the Traction Started Coming29:34 What is UGC and How It Works31:31 Why Brands Pay for UGC Content33:17 UGC Rates and Revenue Breakdown34:59 Monthly Income Breakdown by Source36:32 Matching Her Consulting Salary in 12 Months38:27 Why She Succeeded So Fast41:31 Can Anyone Replicate This Success?42:34 Is Being a Creator Easier Than Consulting?44:44 The Follower Count Myth Destroyed46:04 Exact Revenue Math with 30k Followers48:38 Multiple Income Streams Strategy50:08 Final Advice for Burnt Out Consultants54:36 Outro

    55 min
  9. 11/05/2025

    How Ali Abdaal Accidentally Made Me a Millionaire

    Today, Aman sits down with Ali Abdaal — YouTuber, entrepreneur, and former doctor — to break down the invisible gap between knowing what to do vs actually doing it. Aman shares how he walked away from a software engineering career to pursue entrepreneurship without a safety net — and how one Ali video completely rewired his path. We dive into the real reason people don’t start, the danger of “I’ll do it later,” and why consistency without results is where most people tap out. Ali and Aman unpack the mindset of delusional self-belief, the difference between productive learning vs disguised procrastination, why people fear publishing, and how Aman kept going for 4 years before anything worked. We also get into comfort creep, the trap of balanced life advice, making ROI from courses, and the moment when Aman finally had his “everything unlocked” year. This episode is a blueprint for anyone who knows they could be doing more — but hasn’t taken the leap yet. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir — ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 He Left A SWE Career For THIS02:39 The Childhood Advantage No One Talks About06:59 One Ali Abdaal Video That Changed His Life11:44 The Secret Mindset Behind Absurd Self-Belief13:35 The Starving Artist Perception 14:43 The Skillshare Course No One Expected17:25 The Truth About “Starting”18:07 Why Most People Never Take Action29:30 The Most Dangerous Lie: “I’ll Start Later”39:28 How To Stop Overthinking & Finally Execute44:21 The Flywheel That Made Content Make Money46:45 4 Years Of No Results — Why Aman Kept Going52:28 Killing The Inner Voice That Holds You Back01:00:00 How To Know When To Restart01:06:00 How To Stay Motivated When You’re Burnt Out01:11:10 Why Aman Works 70 Hours Instead Of 40 (The Balance Myth)01:13:21 When Work Starts Feeling Like A Video Game01:20:47 The Year Everything Finally Clicked01:25:31 Are Courses Scams? The Uncomfortable Truth01:28:17 Why Top Performers Always Get ROI01:33:58 Aman's First $20K Month — And It STILL Wasn’t Enough01:35:04 The Comfort Creep That Makes You Soft01:42:31 The Advice Every Beginner Needs To Hear01:44:35 The Lift-Off Moment (Outro)

    1h 45m
  10. 10/17/2025

    MIT Dropout: “College Is for Losers, Start a $1M Business Instead!”

    Today, I talk with Amy Wang — a former MIT business student who walked away from a $250,000 degree to build her own path. We dive into the real ROI of college, why most people get trapped in the corporate matrix, and how Amy replaced her MBA with entrepreneurship. She shares the mindset shifts that helped her break free from institutional thinking, build confidence in her ideas, and create a career on her own terms. We also discuss the truth about college vs. business, why “safe” jobs can hold you back, and what it really takes to think independently in a world that rewards conformity. If you’re a student, aspiring entrepreneur, or anyone questioning the traditional path, this episode of Lift Off is a must-listen. 🎧 Listen to all episodes of Lift Off on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiftOffPod Listen to our new podcast, @TheEntropyShow: https://youtu.be/MDJQXbXPngg?si=vQqITmNzy3fhfcV1 💌 Free weekly productivity insights/advice – https://amanmanazir.com/newsletter 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/amanmanazir/ 🐦 Twitter – https://twitter.com/amanmanazir — ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 The $250k Decision: Why College is a SCAM (Unless You Know This)05:00 My $250,000 "Light Bulb" Moment (I Saved 2 Years!)08:41 Harvard Marketing Is Too Good (The Truth About College ROI)14:00 Structure vs. Willpower: Why Most People Need College25:01 The Comfort of Being Told What to Do (My Mental Health Struggle)35:00 The BIGGEST Unlock: Why You MUST Outsource EVERYTHING43:41 Convincing My Asian Parents I Wasn’t Throwing My Life Away47:32 I Was Losing Money Every Month (The YouTuber Shame)1:06:08 The Headline That Changed My Business: Spend Money, Save Time1:20:39 I Tell People They're Bad & It's Their Fault (The Brutal Truth)1:25:00 What's Next: Becoming the CEO of Your Own Life

    1h 26m
5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

Lift Off with Aman Manazir helps ambitious people escape the 9-to-5 and build businesses that give them freedom. Through interviews with top founders and straight-to-the-point educational content, Aman shares the exact lessons, systems, and mindset shifts that took him from a six-figure software engineer to a millionaire entrepreneur in his 20s. If you want to think bigger, build faster, and create a life on your own terms, this show will give you the playbook.