Zac Stimpson is 15 years old. He's a 2x national karting champion in the UAE. He's fast enough to race in Formula 4 right now - but he's not. And it's not because of talent.

Lewis Hamilton once said: "There are only wealthy kids coming through in motorsport... I'll be the last of my generation." He was right.

In 2026, it costs $200,000-$300,000 for ONE SEASON of Formula 4—the first step from karting to F1. Most families spend over $1 MILLION just to get their kid to the potential of reaching Formula One.

Zac's competitors from karting? They're already racing in F4. Not because they're faster. Because they can afford it.

His mum is a teacher. His dad is between jobs. And Zac's dream is on hold.

In this episode, Zac shares:

- What it feels like watching your competitors live your dream

- The real cost breakdown of junior motorsport ($365K/year)

- Why Formula 1 is "dying at its roots"

- How he stays motivated despite the impossible barriers

- His encounters with Lando Norris and what keeps him going

"I felt like I should be there competing with them. I just wanted to go and have lunch and not watch the races at all, because it was quite upsetting to see them go around without you."

This isn't just Zac's story - it's the story of how motorsport has become a sport for the rich and elite only.

Someone watching this could be Zac's Ron Dennis (the man who discovered Lewis Hamilton at 10 years old and changed his life).

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Host: Sachin (@thepodcaster)

Guest: Zac Stimpson (@zacstimpson19)

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Samir Chaudry is the co-founder and co-host of Colin and Samir - one of the most influential shows in the creator economy, watched by millions of creators learning how to grow, evolve, and last online.

This conversation marks the 50th episode of the Decoding Wisdom podcast - and there was no better guest to explore what it truly takes to build something that lasts.

In this episode, Samir breaks down why most creators don’t fail because of talent or discipline - they fail because they build an identity that can’t survive change.

We discuss what it really means to stay consistent when nobody’s watching, when numbers stop motivating you, and when the internet demands a version of you that isn’t sustainable.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why persistence only works if you genuinely love the process
• The dangerous trap of chasing views instead of purpose
• Samir’s concept of Relative Zero - and why success can start to feel like failure
• Why identity comes in seasons (and why resisting change leads to burnout)
• The difference between authenticity and sustainability
• How creators redefine “failure” as they grow
• Why building a small team protects creativity
• The difference between being a creator and running a media company
• How Samir would start a podcast from scratch in 2026
• Why short-form content is the fastest way to find your voice

Samir also shares why creators who scale too fast often burn out - and how longevity is often a result of restraint, not speed.

If you’re a creator, podcaster, or entrepreneur struggling to stay consistent when progress feels invisible - this episode will fundamentally change how you think about growth, identity, and success.

Get in touch in the comments below or head to...

Instagram: ⁠@sachthepodcaster

Twitter: ⁠@sachin_jha23⁠

Email: ⁠sachin@decodingwisdom.com

*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.

I filmed this episode from a hotel patio in New Delhi - and that alone felt strange to say.

I hadn’t really been in India like this for almost six years. In that time, I moved countries, built a career, left a stable job, and quietly questioned who I was more times than I can count.

On this trip, someone casually called me a “white Indian.”
They didn’t mean it harshly -but it hit me harder than I expected.

In the West, I’m Indian.
In India, I’m foreign.

And somewhere along the way, I realised I’d been living between identities, constantly adapting, softening parts of myself, and editing who I was just to fit in.

This episode isn’t about answers - it’s about realisations.

We talk about:

• What it feels like to be a “foreign Indian” in your own country

• Code-switching, accents, and editing yourself to belong

• Why living between cultures isn’t a weakness - it’s perspective

• A Māori concept about roots that finally made sense to me in India

• Seeing your parents’ past not as pressure, but as a launchpad

• Why family is the hardest - and most important - relationship

• And the realisation that you don’t find identity… you decide it

  
  

Get in touch in the comments below or head to...

Instagram: ⁠@sachthepodcaster

Twitter: ⁠@sachin_jha23⁠

Email: ⁠sachin@decodingwisdom.com

*Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed in this podcast are my own and do not represent those of any employer, organization or affiliate. I am not a licensed expert, and all discussions are based on personal experiences, insights, and publicly available information. This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional advice. Always do your own research and seek guidance from qualified professionals where necessary. Listener discretion is advised.