Career Conversations with Scot McKay

The Traveling Introvert

Scot McKay has shared bad jokes with North Korean military officers, sipped coffee at Pablo Escobar’s home (served by his maid), survived a shark attack while surfing, held his breath as the pride of lions walked by his tent, and blitzed through California canyons with his knee on the double-yellow line at 140 mph. Yet somehow, he has also been referred to as the “sane one” on Twitter by Scott Adams, of all people.

But despite once being mobbed by the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, being able to back a 30′ travel trailer into its slot on the first try, and that time he beat the World Champion at his own sport (no details provided), he’s still the most objective and down-to-earth dating expert out there.

He’s also the most fluff-free fountainhead of original content in his field, if only because that’s what seventeen years of immersive geekery on the subject does for someone.

Scot’s wife Emily is his “proof of concept”, given that she’s just as sweet as she is smokin’ hot and still gets carded at her age. But you’ll never hear her brag about any of that, only Scot.

His show The Mountain Top has also been named a Top 10 Dating Podcast by DatingAdvice.com, and a long time ago Grader.com weirdly ranked Scot the #1 most influential Facebook user in the world.

Social media links

https://www.twitter.com/scotmckay

Link to website

https://mountaintoppodcast.com

www.scotmckay.net

Primary Topic: Introversion and Personality

- Definition of introversion

- Differentiating introversion from shyness

- Introverts gaining energy from solitude

- Comparison of introverts and extroverts in social situations

Primary Topic: Career in Dating and Relationships

- Scot's background as a dating and relationship coach

- Working with clients worldwide

- Relationship-oriented approach

- Differentiating from pickup artist mentality

Primary Topic: Misconceptions about the Dating and Relationships Industry

- The misconception that clients are "lovable losers" or lack social skills

- Working with successful individuals seeking meaningful relationships

Primary Topic: Career Changes and Fulfillment

- Scot's previous careers before becoming a dating and relationship coach

- Transitioning from coaching troubled kids to the business world

- Lack of fulfillment in the corporate setting

- Desire to make a positive impact and help others find love

Primary Topic: Leaving the Internet Working World

- Scot's decision to leave the unsatisfying corporate job

- Filling his nest and building his coaching business on the side

- Reaching critical mass and leaving the corporate world for good

Primary Topic: Energy Levels and Fulfillment in Work

- The draining effect of unfulfilling work on energy levels

- Feeling like an anonymous member of a team

- The importance of enthusiasm and excitement in work

- Scot's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for life

Note: The transcript covers various topics, but the main focus is on Scot McKay's career as a dating and relationship coach, his background, and the misconceptions surrounding the industry. The topics of introversion and career changes provide context to Scot's journey and experiences.