Nick Santonastasso: What You See Is Not the Full Story
In The ARENA with Dariush Soudi - A podcast by Dariush Soudi

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the way you see yourself? Nick Santonastasso was born with no legs and one arm—but he refuses to be defined by limitations.In this episode, Nick gets real about self-worth, urgency, and the silent battles we all face. Nothing external can ever fill a spiritual void. What changed his life wasn’t achieving more—it was rewriting the story he told himself. Nick makes it look easy, but every day he wakes up and fights. He thinks about death—not with fear, but with purpose. That urgency is what fuels him to truly live.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Why self-worth shapes what we attract• How chasing external love leads to emptiness• The inner shift that transformed Nick’s life• Finding purpose through pain• Why urgency—not comfort—is the key to fulfillmentWhat you see in the mirror is not the full story. Rewrite it.🔽 Full Podcast Breakdown:00:02:50 Self-Worth & Inner Reflection00:03:36 Daily Battles & Motivation00:05:05 Childhood & Personal Development00:09:39 Lessons from Tony Robbins00:12:35 Public Speaking & Authenticity00:15:29 Mentorship with Tony Robbins00:19:49 Brotherhood & Business Partnership00:41:33 Loss of His Brother & Addiction Advocacy00:46:18 Facing Fear & Living Boldly00:50:15 Relationships & Spiritual Partnerships00:53:32 Legacy & Business Ventures00:55:21 Dubai’s Future & Gratitude00:58:19 Closing & Mutual Appreciation