In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin Lakin sits down with Wes Young to continue the conversation around Beautiful Savage—this time exploring the story behind the framework.
They discuss why the book is structured as both a narrative and a practical guide, how mentors and relationships shaped Wes’s journey, and why curiosity is one of the most important traits for sustained growth.
You’ll also hear how success can quietly create blind spots, and why using 90-day cycles is one of the most effective ways to turn ideas into action.
If you want to keep growing—even when things are already going well—this episode will challenge how you think.
In This Episode, We Cover:
- Why Beautiful Savage is structured as both a story and a framework
- The role of mentors, “who not how,” and learning from others
- The danger of success-induced blindness and how it shows up
- Why curiosity is a key guardrail against arrogance
- How to stay a learner—even when you’re already successful
- Why 90-day cycles are critical for real growth and execution
Explore the book: Beautiful Savage
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