Ep448: Skin in the Game.
Sat Feb 07 2026
In this episode I break down what it actually means to have skin in the game—why people who have nothing at stake stay disconnected, selfish, and short-sighted, and how that mindset leads to weak decisions and empty lives. I explain what real leverage looks like in the real world: building alliances instead of chasing popularity, creating wealth for optionality and protection, caring about family, community, and country, and making moves that have long-term, generational impact. This isn’t about motivation or discipline—it’s about responsibility, ownership, and thinking like a leader who understands that when you’re truly invested, your actions carry weight and your life stops being surface-level.
Buy my book Above the illusion.
Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.
Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.
This isn’t just a book about change – it’s about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life.
"Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.
Buy now. https://a.co/d/8w516R7
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In this episode I break down what it actually means to have skin in the game—why people who have nothing at stake stay disconnected, selfish, and short-sighted, and how that mindset leads to weak decisions and empty lives. I explain what real leverage looks like in the real world: building alliances instead of chasing popularity, creating wealth for optionality and protection, caring about family, community, and country, and making moves that have long-term, generational impact. This isn’t about motivation or discipline—it’s about responsibility, ownership, and thinking like a leader who understands that when you’re truly invested, your actions carry weight and your life stops being surface-level. Buy my book Above the illusion. Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation. Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth. This isn’t just a book about change – it’s about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life. "Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth. Buy now. https://a.co/d/8w516R7