Pilot 2 Co-Pilot Podcast: Leadership with Purpose

In this episode of Pilot 2 Co-Pilot, Jason Lindstrom takes the lead and interviews Antonio Neves in a raw and honest conversation about what it means to lead yourself, especially when the safety net disappears.

Antonio opens up about losing his home in a wildfire, starting over with only a backpack, and how that moment forced him to build something new from the ground up, including The 1-Day Method. But this episode goes deeper than the headlines. From the importance of “Chick-fil-A Wednesdays” to the hard truth that no one’s coming to save you, the guys share what it really takes to stay disciplined, self-led, and committed every single day.

Whether you're navigating a season of personal change, building something on your own, or just trying to show up better for your people, this conversation will hit home.

[1:14] – Antonio argues that you must lead yourself daily before expecting others to follow your
words or actions.
[4:17] – Despite leading a team, Jason still needs to self-motivate and prepare himself each
morning.
[5:44] – Antonio shares his mindset that no one owes him anything and that he alone controls
his attitude and actions.
[7:43] – After losing everything in the wildfires, Antonio coped by focusing on one daily success
metric.
[10:28] – Success meant different things for Antonio – being present with family, making calls, or
handling insurance, depending on the day.

[12:43] – Antonio shares that If he could go back, he would save his kids’ beloved stuffed
animals over monetary valuables.
[15:30] – Evacuating during wildfires taught Jason how unprepared we often are for what truly
matters.
[16:49] – Losing everything proved to Antonio that he’s still standing, and it reminded him not to
wait to live.
[18:10] – Vulnerability in leadership builds trust, strength, and connection, even when things are
challenging.
[20:35] – People crave authenticity, not polished facades, because it’s our real stories that
create genuine connection and empathy.
[23:21] – Jason discusses how Chick-fil-A Wednesdays bring in-person connections that remote work
simply cannot be replicated.
[25:12] – Antonio argues that you don’t need ping-pong tables, just honest moments like Chick-
fil-A Wednesdays to build community.
[27:58] – During hardship, being present is what is most important.
[30:13] – Jason asserts that leadership means recognizing everyone’s humanity and showing up
in ways that meet individual needs.