Perez: Past trauma acts as the driving force behind many successful founders
Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) · 5 Habits Constantly Draining Your Energy | Yung Pueblo · Sep 8, 2026 · at 34:50
Author Diego Perez (Yung Pueblo) discusses the psychological drivers of achievement and high performance with Codie Sanchez.
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“I think a lot of successful people are driven by their past trauma”
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