We had the good fortune of connecting with Paul Salfen and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Paul, what is the most important factor behind your success?
Never giving up. That’s the common denominator with all of the successful people I’ve interviewed in my book, GOING FOR IT!, is that they hung in there a little bit longer – and so did I. There are so many people that almost made it but they may have fallen down right in front of the finish line but the rest of us are still here in the race.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
As an author, I’m proud to finally have my first book out. I’ve finished the second one now and I’m hard at work on the third one. What sets me apart is my drive and insatiable curiosity about people and what makes them tick. I do more diverse interviews than anyone I know or have heard about. I got here by never stopping the work and never taking no for an answer. It was hard and it’s still hard sometimes. I’ve learned that always getting back up is the answer, I want people to know that the reason I do this is to educate, entertain, and inspire.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
There’s a new place called Nuri Steakhouse that I love but I’d also say an adventurous meal at Fearing’s at the Ritz-Carlton with a drink at the Rattlesnake Bar on the way in and-or out. Then a good night out dancing with the biggest DJs in the world at silo is fun but I’m also a big fan of always trying new places so you may not see me more than a couple of times at one place.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My parents have always been my greatest supporters but I also have to acknowledge JB Yowell, John Haden, and Farhan Merchant, who all helped financially with GOING FOR IT! and Daren Martin, who guided me through the process of writing the book, and Craig Fisher for planting the seed.

Website: https://www.GoingForItBook.com

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Image Credits
Main photo: Adrian Lopez

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