“I don’t think you have to sacrifice your confidence, or your wit, or your intelligence, or God forbid your masculinity at the door simply because you're being fun and gregarious.” – Scot McKay Today’s featured international bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, entrepreneur, world-class dating coach, adventure traveler, and co-founder of X & Y Communications, Scot McKay. Scot and I had a fun on a bun chat about his books, his transformative journey from a challenging first marriage to becoming a successful dating coach, the importance of being social post-COVID, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What the 1st rule of improv is and how it creates engaging conversations The role that improvisation plays in enhancing social skills and interactions Why it pays to have a sense of curiosity and adventure Scot’s top 3 lessons learned from running a successful podcast Scot’s Site: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/ Scot’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AT8DS5M/allbooks Scot’s Podcast, “The Mountaintop Podcast for Men”: https://mountaintoppodcast.com/episode-275-success-secrets/ The “Yes, And…” Audio Program: https://programs.deservewhatyouwant.com/yesand/ The opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/ Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmon Donate on PayPal: @DBrightmon Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmon Get Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmon The Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awot You Might Also Like… Ep. 719 – “The Most Surprising Relationship Advice You'll Ever Hear” with Andre Paradis (@dre91601): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-719-the-most-surprising-relationship-advice-youll-ever-hear-with-andre-paradis-dre91601/ Ep. 763 – The Improv Mindset with Keith Saltojanes (@keithsaltojanes): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-763-the-improv-mindset-with-keith-saltojanes-keithsaltojanes/ #Bonus Ep. – “Superbold” with Fred Joyal (@fredjoyal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-superbold-with-fred-joyal-fredjoyal/ #HolidayBonus Ep. – “Wisdom Of The Men” with Clint Arthur (@clintarthur): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/holidaybonus-ep-wisdom-of-the-men-with-clint-arthur-clintarthur/ Ep. 721 – “Rediscovering Permission to Play as an Adult” with Mike Montague (@PlayfulHumans): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-721-rediscovering-permission-to-play-as-an-adult-with-mike-montague-playfulhumans/ 273 – “Rewiring Your Brain For Manifestation Success” with Bob Doyle (@bobdoyle): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/273-rewiring-your-brain-for-manifestation-success-with-bob-doyle-bobdoyle/ Ep. 769 – No More Faking It with Magda Kay: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-769-no-more-faking-it-with-magda-kay/ Ep. 718 – “Gorillas Make Great Lovers!” with Angeline Hart (@GorillaLove): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-718-gorillas-make-great-lovers-with-angeline-hart-gorillalove/ #Host2Host Bonus Ep. - “Innuendo City” with Michelle Nedelec (@michellenedelec): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-bonus-ep-innuendo-city-with-michelle-nedelec-michellenedelec/ Ep. 411 – “Name That Mouse” with David Wood (@_focusceo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-411-name-that-mouse-with-david-wood-_focusceo/ Ep. 643 – “Uncompromising Intimacy” with Alexandra Stockwell, MD (@AlexandraStoc): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-643-uncompromising-intimacy-with-alexandra-stockwell-md-alexandrastoc/ 170 - "Live & Love Beyond Your Dreams" with Riana Milne (@RianaMilne): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/170-live-love-beyond-your-dreams-with-riana-milne-rianamilne/ Ep. 526 – “The Subtle Art of Making Stuff Happen” with Griselda Beck, MBA: https://w