Hosted by Dr. Seth Capehart—former Navy Spec Ops, federal agent, ER doctor, and no-BS coach—Do Hard Sh!t is the podcast that challenges you to do the tough stuff that leads to extraordinary outcomes. We’re here to help you embrace discomfort, grow, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode, we dive into the mental and physical side of doing hard things, share the science behind resilience, and bring on guests who have conquered incredible challenges. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s time to stop taking the easy way out. Ready to level up? Let’s get after it. #DoHardShit
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Hosted by Dr. Seth Capehart—former Navy Spec Ops, federal agent, ER doctor, and no-BS coach—Do Hard Sh!t is the podcast that challenges you to do the tough stuff that leads to extraordinary outcomes. We’re here to help you embrace discomfort, grow, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode, we dive into the mental and physical side of doing hard things, share the science behind resilience, and bring on guests who have conquered incredible challenges. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s time to stop taking the easy way out. Ready to level up? Let’s get after it. #DoHardShit
50 | The Conman Who Outsmarted The Worlds Smartest People (Perception vs. Reality and the Power of Confidence)
DO HARD SHIT
6 minutes 50 seconds
8 months ago
50 | The Conman Who Outsmarted The Worlds Smartest People (Perception vs. Reality and the Power of Confidence)
He had no real qualifications. No degrees. No training. And yet, he convinced the world he was a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, and a college professor—without ever stepping foot in a classroom.
Frank Abagnale Jr. didn’t just forge checks—he forged identities. He didn’t beat the system by being the smartest guy in the room—he beat it by understanding how people think.
This is the true story of one of history’s greatest conmen, and what it reveals about confidence, perception, and why people believe what they expect to be true.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔥 How Frank Abagnale Jr. tricked banks, airlines, hospitals, and law firms into believing he was legit
🔥 The psychology of deception—why confidence matters more than competence
🔥 How to use perception and body language to influence how people see you
🔥 Why most people are held back by doubt—while others fake it ‘til they make it
🔥 A challenge to start owning the room and acting like you belong—before anyone questions it
The world doesn’t run on reality—it runs on belief. And the people who understand that? They don’t just play the game. They win it.
DO HARD SHIT
Hosted by Dr. Seth Capehart—former Navy Spec Ops, federal agent, ER doctor, and no-BS coach—Do Hard Sh!t is the podcast that challenges you to do the tough stuff that leads to extraordinary outcomes. We’re here to help you embrace discomfort, grow, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode, we dive into the mental and physical side of doing hard things, share the science behind resilience, and bring on guests who have conquered incredible challenges. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s time to stop taking the easy way out. Ready to level up? Let’s get after it. #DoHardShit
