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Would Knowing the Truth Change Anything?

The Soul Proprietor··12 September 2026·34 min

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What if you could travel anywhere in history and witness one moment with your own eyes?Would you choose something deeply personal, like your parents' first date? A historical mystery like the building of Stonehenge? Or something that could challenge everything you believe.. like witnessing the resurrection of Jesus?In this episode of The Soul Proprietor, Curt and Melody explore that question and quickly discover that seeing something for yourself doesn't necessarily answer the bigger questions.They talk about faith, history, family, the limits of certainty, and what it really means to know something. Along the way, the conversation turns toward a surprisingly practical question for entrepreneurs: "What would you tell yourself on the day you first became an entrepreneur if you could go back and give yourself advice?"The answers are less about business tactics and more about trusting your gut, holding onto your values, having confidence, and realizing that you don't need to know everything to move forward.Key TakeawaysEven if you had a time machine (and perfect proof), you'd probably still second-guess what it means.. and your faith or doubts would still be your ownTrying to find absolute certainty is a trap; the "aha" moment doesn't make next steps obviousSometimes, asking big questions together is more valuable than nailing any answerMost so-called experts are just faking it.. a little confidence and trusting your gut can go a long way (especially in business) Timestamps04:00 — The time travel icebreaker (and a thousand possible answers)06:22 — Melody's ancestral curiosity and Cape Cod history09:49 — Curt’s obsession with how ancient wonders were built16:58 — What would “witnessing proof” actually change?26:29 — Melody's love of old houses and lost stories29:06 — If you could give advice to your younger entrepreneurial self... Website: The Soul Proprietor PodcastInstagram: @soulproprietorpodcastLinkedIn: The Soul Proprietor Podcast Facebook: Soul Proprietor PodcastYoutube: The Soul Proprietor Podcast