WWT Ep. 26 - Did You Earn It… Or Were You Just Given It?

Wrestling With Tomorrow: The Podcast · Apr 9, 2026 · 57m

Not every opportunity is earned.

And not every person who gets the shot is ready for it.

In this episode, we break down the reality of what happens when positions, promotions, and opportunities are handed out based on proximity instead of performance.

Mike shares a firsthand experience from his corporate career where the game didn’t work the way it was “supposed to”… and how that moment forced a shift in how he viewed confidence, leadership, and ownership.

Randy brings the wrestling side of it. Politics. Locker room dynamics. Who gets pushed… and why.

This is not a rant.

This is a real…