ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does peace really mean to someone who grew up under the threat of war? In this powerful episode of Finding Zen, Michael Potter sits down with Yovel Peretz — Israeli special forces veteran and founder of Let’s Do Podcast — for a raw conversation about resilience, legacy, and redefining success.
From learning how to wear a gas mask in kindergarten to building a purpose-driven media company in the United States, Yovel shares how discipline, devotion, and community have shaped his path. This episode is for anyone navigating adversity, chasing a bigger mission, or seeking calm in a chaotic world.
If you've ever wondered how to find your zen after loss, uncertainty, or reinvention — this conversation will move you.
Main Topics Covered
- Growing up in Israel under constant security threats
- Military service, war, and the psychology of peace
- Identity, resilience, and refusing to be changed by others
- Entrepreneurship with purpose over profit
- Legacy: empowering future generations
- Fatherhood, role models, and generational pride
- Men’s mental health and acknowledgment
- The ripple effect of storytelling and podcasting
- Finding daily moments of zen in chaos
Key Takeaways
- Peace isn’t abstract — for some, it simply means safety.
- True legacy isn’t money left behind — it’s values and empowerment passed forward.
- Success without purpose feels empty; impact creates fulfillment.
- Men need acknowledgment and emotional validation more than advice.
- One conversation, one piece of advice, can change — or save — a life.
Connect with Yovel Peretz
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayOfThe1Percent
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JS0G4mOQiKemBkou4VgTf?si=10231f3693f544f4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yovelperetzz/
Let’s Do Podcast: https://letsdopodcast.com/
LDP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsDoPodcast
LDP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letsdo_podcast/
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