In this special guest episode on the Fit Rich Life Podcast, I’m joined by Matt Karamazov, who built a thriving online business around his passion for reading.

Once a security guard and nightclub bouncer, Matt now gets paid to read books all day — a true example of turning personal interests into professional success.

You'll hear about Matt’s inspiring journey from the nightlife scene to online entrepreneurship, the pivotal “F-this” moments that sparked major life changes, and the various ways he now earns income online.

This episode is packed with insights on how you can start monetizing your passions, build meaningful habits like daily reading, and live a life more aligned with your values.

If you’ve ever dreamed of making a living doing what you love, this conversation will both inspire and empower you.

Enjoy this wide-ranging discussion with Matt Karamazov.

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In this episode:

[00:00–07:29] Meet Matt Karamazov: From Bouncer to Online Entrepreneur — Rebuilding Life from the Ground Up

[07:30–21:06] How Reading Transformed Matt’s Life — From Books to Online Success

[21:07–32:35] The Power of Learning and Habit Stacking — Hitting the First Dollar Online Milestone

[32:36–55:21] Living Lean, Learning Fast — Turning a Love for Books Into Multiple Income Streams

[55:22–01:13:53] Growing a Newsletter, Threads Strategy, Masterminds, and Building a Daily Reading Habit

[01:13:54–01:24:33] Insights on Fitness, Wealth, and Happiness — The Role of Coaching in Lasting Change

Key quote:

“Reading books is bicep curls for the brain.” - Matt Karamazov.

Books & Other Resources Mentioned:

• Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
• The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsen
• Burn The Boats by Matt Higgins
• The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco

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