Mike interviews Randy Gage.
Ever feel like you’re trapped in a cage of your own making, living a life that doesn’t quite hit the mark? Strap in because this episode of Million Dollar Stories is about breaking free and stepping into the life you were meant to live. We had the only Randy Gage on the show, diving deep into his transformative book, Radical Rebirth: Kill Off the Old You and Create a New Life. Trust me, folks, this kind of conversation shakes you to your core and makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about success, wealth, and living authentically.
Randy Gage isn’t your average guest. He’s a no-BS, straight-shooting powerhouse who knows something about tearing down the old and rebuilding something spectacular. We got into the nitty-gritty of how society programs us to think small and stay stuck. From movies to religion, programming is everywhere, whispering lies about wealth, worthiness, and what it means to be successful. And guess what? It’s time to smash those lies to pieces.
Think about it. How often have you seen a movie where the rich guy is the villain, and the poor, struggling hero is the noble? Randy broke it down for us with some eye-opening examples. Take Spider-Man. Remember when Uncle Ben tells Peter Parker, “We may not be rich, but at least we’re honest”? Translation: Rich people are crooks, and poor people are virtuous. That’s some severe programming right there.
Randy didn’t stop at Spider-Man. He dismantled the underlying messages in Titanic, Avatar, and several other blockbuster hits. These films are dripping with the narrative that money is evil and that true virtue lies in poverty or struggle. It’s a mind virus spreading faster than a cat video on social media.
Randy pointed out that the more emotional a meme, the more it resonates with us. Titanic wasn’t just a love story; it was a tale of rich vs. poor, with all the rich acting like heartless monsters while the poor were painted as pure and noble. And we bought it—hook, line, and sinker. We cried, cheered, and walked away with the subliminal message that wealth is corrupting.
Ever notice how many protagonists are orphans? From Tarzan to Harry Potter, being an orphan is a surefire way to tug at the heartstrings. Randy rattled off a list that would make your head spin—Tarzan, Snow White, James Bond, Batman, Superman, the list goes on. Why? Because nothing evokes sympathy and root-for-the-underdog vibes like an orphan story. It’s classic emotional manipulation and is part of the grand programming scheme.
Randy shared his journey of growing up poor and battling those ingrained beliefs about wealth. He talked about self-sabotage due to low self-worth and how he overcame it by reprogramming his mind. The key takeaway? If you want to change your life, you must change your beliefs.
As entrepreneurs, we can shape our destinies, but it starts with the right mindset. Randy’s book is a blueprint for anyone looking to change significantly. He uses the hero’s journey framework to show how we can transform our lives—just like the protagonists in those stories we love, but this time, we write our own script.
Randy’s advice to authors is pure gold: don’t be afraid to fight for your vision. Whether it’s getting your book published the way you want or marketing it to the masses, you have to be your own champion. Publishers are just printers, and booksellers are just warehouses. If you want your book to sell, hustle, promote, and believe in your message.
Mike Fallat, aka The BookMan, is the owner of Dreamstarters Publishing and the Million Dollar Book Agency. They have helped 300+ entrepreneurs become bestselling authors. His goal is to help 1,000 entrepreneurs publish books and teach them how to use their books as a gateway to generating 7-figures.
Visit website for more information: https://www.milliondollarbookagency.com/
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