Mi esposo, mi socio y mi amigo, Alejandro Pasos.

21 Feb 2022 · 37 min
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21 Feb 2022 · 37 min

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In this episode of the Spanish‑language personal‑development podcast “Yo Pude, Tú Puedes,” host Margarita Pasos interviews her husband, business partner, and father of her children, Alejandro Pasos. The conversation moves from Alejandro’s painful childhood in a dysfunctional family, low self‑esteem, dyslexia, ADHD, and a decade of self‑destructive behavior (drugs, alcohol, nicotine) to the turning point on his 21st birthday when he decided to change his life. He describes how he detoxed, began running, and stopped using substances, a decision that sparked a 38‑year streak of sobriety. Alejandro recounts how sport (tennis and swimming) gave him discipline and self‑validation, and how at 21 he launched his first venture—a car‑wash service using a building‑supplied cart and a vacuum cleaner, eventually earning $12‑14 K per month. He explains his entrepreneurial mindset: spotting needs, leveraging relationships, and partnering with people who have capital or expertise. The dialogue covers his philosophy of purposeful focus, the importance of a compelling “why,” perseverance combined with intelligence, and the role of internal dialogue as a personal coach. Alejandro shares his views on books (reading what is relevant now, treating authors as mentors), handling perceived failures by reframing them as opportunities, and advice for people from low‑resource backgrounds that success is possible with grit, a clear mission, and a supportive team. The episode also includes audience questions about his favorite books, the balance between talent and perseverance, and a personal anecdote about how he and Margarita met. Throughout, the tone is conversational, supportive, and motivational, emphasizing that if Alejandro could overcome adversity, listeners can too.

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