Are you holding yourself back from your next level… just waiting for the “right moment?” What if the decisions that define your future are made when you’re most uncertain?
In this unmissable collage episode, Matt Stewart weaves together electrifying moments from rapid risers like Tyler Schuster, leaders who made winning moves when the stakes (and their doubts) were highest. You’ll hear how hard choices, unstoppable work ethic, and a relentless positivity aren’t just buzzwords, but game changers.
From shifting your environment to chasing what really excites you, to outworking and outlasting your doubts, this episode delivers raw insights and strategies you won’t find anywhere else. Miss this, and risk falling back with the crowd. Listen now to unlock the mindset moves, mastery habits, and leap-of-faith decisions that separate tomorrow’s leaders from everyone else.
Timestamped Highlights
- [00:00] – A heart-pounding crossroads: Leave the security of a scholarship for risky greatness?
- [00:30] – Why “excellence” is less about talent… and all about daily obsession with improvement
- [04:02] – Making a bold shift-when the right environment means leaving comfort
- [09:24] – Letting go of the childhood dream and aiming higher: the art of the pivot
- [15:01] – The hidden power of fun at work, and how attitude is everything-even on your worst day
- [24:03] – Outworking, outlasting, and crushing average: What top performers do when nobody’s watching
- [29:08] – The rarest (and most coachable) skill: radical humility and how to really take feedback
- [33:33] – Massive leaps: Jumping before you’re “ready,” mastering discomfort, and building momentum
About The Guest
Tyler Schuster is an emerging business leader, former Division II football athlete, and the youngest manager of the year at CollegeWorks. At just 23, he’s known for transforming adversity into opportunity and building teams with an infectious positive culture. Tyler’s story is a playbook for any underdog ready to bet on bold action.
Mentioned Resources
- 1. University of Sioux Falls
- 2. Karma Yoga
- 3. DISC assessment tools
- 4. Darius (The Greatness Machine podcast)
- 5. Fortaleza Tequila
Important Links
- 1. Grow, do great work, and lead the way: National Services Group (NSG)
- 2. Join our Student Professional Program: Internship Application
- 3. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
- 4. Watch full interviews on YouTube
The Edge of Excellence is an original podcast hosted by Matthew Stewart. Brought to you by College Works. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.