Welcome to another season of Everybody Needs a Nudge, where we bring you inspiring stories of resilience, determination, and triumph. In this episode, we have the incredible journey of Matt Lazowski, a man whose life has been a testament to the power of using difficulty as a stepping stone.
Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Matt's upbringing was shaped by the experiences of his father, a Holocaust survivor. After enduring the unimaginable, Matt's father found a new life in America, becoming a plumber after spending two years living in the woods.
A pivotal mentorship changed Matt's trajectory with high school football coach Frank Robinson, who imparted valuable lessons: Taking his advice to heart, Matt excelled on the football field, playing center and guard while also focusing on the fundamentals of life – where attention to the little things ensures that the big things take care of themselves.
His academic journey led him to Syracuse University, where he studied Psychology and TV Production. There, he forged a lifelong friendship with his roommate, Derek. After college, Matt joined his father in the plumbing business, attending tech school at night to become a master plumber.
However, life took another turn when he transitioned into the tech industry for transportation and parking. Matt soon ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own business with a northeast territory and relocating to Sudbury.
As 2020 unfolded and the world faced unprecedented challenges, Matt decided it was time for a change. Fueled by the philosophy of "life's too short," he transitioned to a completely different field, entering the world of mortgages at Fairway Mortgage. Today, he stands as a top 10 loan officer for the company and is among the top 1% in the country.
Join us in this riveting conversation with Matt Lazowski as he shares his journey of using difficulty as a driving force and embracing the philosophy that "life's too short" to settle for anything less than what makes you truly happy.
