Izu is an engineer and a self-taught photographer who recently captured the diaspora experience in his successful art exhibition, "Obodoyinbo-The Million Mile Experience". He also has a keen interest in personal development and resilience, often reflected in his choice of literature. His three favorite books are: 'How to Get Rich' by Felix Dennis; 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown; and 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins. Explore more of Izu's work on Instagram @themillionmileexperience. Izu and I talked about a range of fascinating topics including the art of photography and details of his exhibition, personal development and resilience, the intersection of science and religion, physics, conspiracy theories, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time: (00:00) - Introduction: Meeting Izu and discussing the 'Obodoyinbo' concept (20:17) - Felix Dennis' book "How to Get Rich" (25:10) - The importance of execution over ideas in business and art (30:00) - Embracing risk and overcoming fear of failure (35:13) - Effects of social dynamics on personal and professional growth (40:08) - The mental struggles of innovating and executing ideas (1:00:03) - Insights from "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown (1:05:22) - Discussion on the intersection of science and religion (1:11:34) - Antimatter-Matter asymmetry (1:15:21) - Angels & Demons’ plot (1:20:06) - Favorite conspiracy theories: Unexplored earth and advanced ancient societies (1:25:08) - The cyclical nature of societal and technological advances (1:30:00) - The importance of self-awareness in personal development (1:34:44) - Reflecting on cultural impacts and global connectivity (1:45:30) - Philosophical discussions on existence and purpose (1:55:17) - Closing thoughts: The journey of self-discovery and legacy (2:00:29) - Wrap-up and final insights on personal growth and future aspirations