124 - Payton Sellers - Built by the Hard Days

In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Payton Sellers—a future dentist, former missionary, and professional at learning the hard way.

We talk about what it means to choose your hard, how to own rejection, and why taking life too seriously might be the worst way to live it. Payton shares stories that are as hilarious as they are honest—failed dates, lessons from Baltimore, and why laughing at yourself might be the key to confidence.

Through all of it, a theme kept surfacing: Amor Fati—the Stoic idea of loving your fate. Payton embodies that. He doesn’t just accept the tough parts of life. He learns from them. He leans in. And he reminds us that life isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment—it’s about making the most of the messy ones.

Key Takeaways:

• Why rejection isn’t a dead end—it’s a detour toward growth.
• Confidence is built in awkwardness, not comfort.
• You can’t avoid “hard”—but you can choose the version that leads to purpose.
• The power of laughing at yourself and not letting ego drive the car.
• How Amor Fati applies to modern life—and even worse date stories.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, embarrassed, or unsure if you're on the right track—this one’s for you.

Hit play, laugh a little, and then… keep getting after it.

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