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The Quest for Success

The Quest for Success

著者： Dylan Pathirana and Jamitha Pathirana
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Welcome! Thanks for joining us on this journey. We are a father and son duo on the quest to find the formula to success, and understand what success means to different people. Our goal is to take a deep dive into people's stories and interview people from a range of backgrounds in this quest for success.


About us:
Jam is an experienced founder with over 18 years of experience. He is passionate about helping businesses overcome their supply-chain challenges and achieve success. He is in his final year of the Harvard OPM program where he is deepening his knowledge and network.

Dylan is a renewable energy engineer turned entrepreneur, currently working on building a community based equipment rental platform. He recently completed the Stanford ignite program, a business and entrepreneurship course where he found his love for the startup hustle.

Together, we are on the quest, the quest for success!

© 2026 The Quest for Success マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 社会科学 経済学
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  • Why Great Cities Aren't Measured By Their Skyscrapers | Dr Sarath Mataraarachchi

    Why Great Cities Aren't Measured By Their Skyscrapers | Dr Sarath Mataraarachchi
    2026/09/02
    "To assess a city, look at the street level, not the skyline."In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Dr Sarath Mataraarachchi, an urban planner and academic whose life spans Sri Lanka and Australia, for a thoughtful conversation on what actually makes a city great, and why the answer has almost nothing to do with height, density or spectacle.Dr Sarath shares his early childhood and influences growing up in Sri Lanka, his education and early career in land economics and town planning, and the formative years he spent working alongside informal settlements, where he witnessed firsthand the impact of poverty on how communities live and grow. He reflects on what he learned from international experience, particularly in Australia, and how those lessons have shaped his thinking on empowering local authorities and genuinely engaging communities in the decisions that shape their own neighbourhoods.The conversation explores the real challenges facing Sri Lankan urban development, the role of mentorship in shaping his career, and his belief that a great city is ultimately one where people want to come and belong. Dr Sarath also shares his vision for the future of smart cities and sustainable urban environments, his hopes for Colombo and Sri Lanka more broadly, and the unique assets he believes Sri Lanka holds that the rest of the world often overlooks.This episode is a compelling reminder that the health of a city, much like the health of a life, is measured not by what impresses from a distance, but by what actually happens on the ground, every single day.What we cover:Dr Sarath's early childhood and influences in Sri LankaWhat success means in the context of urban planningEducation and early career in land economics and town planningExperiences with informal settlements and community lifeThe impact of poverty on city developmentLessons learned from international experience, including AustraliaChallenges in Sri Lankan urban developmentThe importance of local authority empowermentThe role of community and mentorship in planningWhat makes a city great and why street level matters mostThe future of smart cities and sustainable developmentA vision for Colombo and Sri Lanka's urban futureOvercoming obstacles and implementing real changeThe unique assets and qualities of Sri LankaCore traits of a successful life and leadershipChapters:00:00 Introduction and Dr Sarath's background00:28 What success means to Dr Sarath00:36 Early childhood and influences in Sri Lanka00:41 Education and initial career in land economics and town planning01:10 Experiences with informal settlements and community life01:37 The impact of poverty and community stories01:41 Understanding town planning and its purpose01:49 Learning from international experiences and Australia02:17 Challenges in Sri Lankan urban development02:35 The importance of local authority empowerment02:42 The role of community and mentorship in planning03:11 What makes a city great and the importance of street level03:40 The future of smart cities and sustainable development03:47 Vision for Colombo and Sri Lanka's urban future04:10 Overcoming obstacles and implementing change04:39 The assets and unique qualities of Sri Lanka05:09 Core traits of a successful life and leadership05:33 Closing thoughts and message to listeners#QuestForSuccess #SarathMataraarachchi #UrbanPlanning #SriLanka #Australia #CityDevelopment #SustainableCities #Community #PlaceBasedPlanning #UrbanJustice #SuccessMindset #Podcast #Inspiration #SmartCities #ColomboFollow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )
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  • Why Compassion Beats Passion - Scott Chapman AM

    Why Compassion Beats Passion - Scott Chapman AM
    2026/08/26

    He turned a $2 million fundraising auxiliary into a $62 million healthcare provider, without being a doctor or a pilot.

    In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Scott Chapman AM, former CEO of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Victorian Section), for an honest conversation on leadership, impact, and what it actually takes to lead one of Australia's most trusted organisations through crisis after crisis.

    Scott shares his early life and influences, his unexpected path from teaching into leadership, and the moment he joined the Royal Flying Doctor Service in a role far removed from medicine or aviation. He walks us through how he built genuine conviction around fundraising, the discipline required to grow an organisation responsibly, and the leadership principles that carried him through some of the most difficult periods imaginable, including devastating bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The conversation explores the hardest part of leading a resource-limited organisation: deciding what not to do. Scott reflects on impact-driven leadership, the long-term thinking required even when it demands short-term sacrifice, and why authenticity and trust are the real foundations of any lasting relationship, with donors, staff, or communities. He also opens up about legacy, recognition, retirement, and what success actually means to him after a career spent in service of others.

    This episode is a powerful reminder that some of the most important leadership lessons come not from titles or credentials, but from a genuine commitment to impact.

    What we cover:
    Scott Chapman's early life and influences
    Defining success and career beginnings
    The unexpected path from teaching to leadership
    Joining the Royal Flying Doctor Service
    Building conviction in fundraising
    Leading through bushfires and COVID-19
    Deciding what not to do with limited resources
    Legacy and long-term impact in nonprofit work
    Recognition, retirement, and evaluating new opportunities
    Final reflections on success and leadership

    Some of our favourite quotes:
    "Impact-driven leadership is about action and results."
    "Curiosity fuels innovation and cross-pollination."
    "Authenticity and trust build strong relationships."

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
    02:46 Defining Success and Early Influences
    04:43 Career Path from Teaching to Leadership
    08:52 Joining the Royal Flying Doctors Service
    12:49 Building Conviction in Fundraising
    18:06 Leading Through Crises: Bushfires and COVID-19
    26:28 Deciding What Not to Do
    40:43 Legacy and Impact
    45:16 Recognition and Retirement
    47:18 Evaluating Opportunities
    51:35 Defining Success and Legacy
    54:36 Final Reflections and Key Traits

    #QuestForSuccess #ScottChapman #RoyalFlyingDoctorService #Leadership #CrisisManagement #Nonprofit #Fundraising #Legacy #ImpactDrivenLeadership #LongTermThinking #Authenticity #AustralianCharity #BusinessPodcast #Inspiration

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  • Why This Olympian Chose Purpose Over Prize Money | Rhydian Cowley

    Why This Olympian Chose Purpose Over Prize Money | Rhydian Cowley
    2026/08/19
    He collapsed with heatstroke at the World Championships. A year later, he won an Olympic bronze medal.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Rhydian Cowley, a three-time Australian Olympic race walker, for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and building a life around a sport most people barely understand.Rhydian shares his journey from his early upbringing and the influence of his parents, through years of steady, largely unrewarded training, to the mental breakthrough that finally unlocked his potential. He walks us through his experience across three Olympic Games, including his performance at Rio 2016, the lessons learned from setbacks, and the moment everything clicked at Tokyo. He also opens up about the pressure of competing in an entirely new Olympic event, the mixed relay at Paris 2024, and what it actually felt like to win bronze alongside teammate Jemima Montag.The conversation goes well beyond the track. Rhydian talks candidly about balancing elite sport with a full-time career, the mental strategies that kept him grounded through pressure and setbacks, and why he believes success is a mindset that changes with circumstances rather than a fixed destination. He also shares how he's used his platform for climate advocacy, winning the BBC Green Sport Athlete of the Year award, and his ongoing work in conservation with Bush Heritage Australia.This episode is a powerful reminder that consistency, not flashiness, is what actually carries people through the long game, whether that's an Olympic career or anything else worth building.What we cover:Rhydian Cowley's early upbringing and his parents' influenceWhat success means to Rhydian and how that definition has evolvedBalancing elite sport with study and a professional careerThe road to Rio 2016 and lessons from his first OlympicsThe differences between the 20K and 50K race walk eventsBreaking through at Tokyo after years of plateauingWinning Olympic bronze in the mixed relay at Paris 2024Mental strategies for handling pressure and staying groundedTransitioning into a mentoring role for younger athletesUsing his platform for climate advocacy and sustainabilityHis work at Bush Heritage AustraliaMissing the Commonwealth Games and reframing setbacksKnowing when to retire and what comes next"Success is a mindset that changes with circumstances." "Consistency in training is more valuable than flashiness." "Supporting teammates can be a huge motivator." Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest, Rhydian Cowley00:29 What success means to Rhydian03:15 Early upbringing and how his parents shaped him05:14 When he realised race walking was his sport07:45 Balancing elite sport with study and work14:02 First Olympic qualifier and the road to Rio 201617:54 Learning from the Rio Olympics experience19:35 Differences between the 20K and 50K race walk events21:18 Mindset when results don't go your way22:58 Breaking through in Tokyo and realising untapped capacity24:59 What race walking training looks like26:04 How his approach changed over time as a veteran athlete28:43 Paris 2024 mixed relay bronze with Jemima33:05 Pressure of competing in a new Olympic event34:22 How winning an Olympic medal felt36:11 Transitioning into a mentoring role for younger athletes38:10 Mental strategies for handling pressure and staying grounded40:39 The team behind an individual sport42:21 Family and friends supporting races in person44:12 How long race walkers can stay competitive45:08 Winning the BBC Green Sport Athlete of the Year award50:07 Work at Bush Heritage Australia and conservation efforts53:45 A normal week balancing training, work, and life55:31 Missing the Commonwealth Games and reframing setbacks59:53 Advice for young athletes aspiring to become Olympians61:32 Knowing when to retire64:30 What's next in his athletic and personal life65:50 Final question: does he feel successful?66:30 Host reflection on Rhydian's core traits68:35 Closing remarks and farewell#QuestForSuccess #RhydianCowley #Olympian #RaceWalking #MentalResilience #SportsPsychology #ClimateAdvocacy #Mindfulness #Leadership #Sustainability #SuccessMindset #Podcast #Inspiration #TeamAustralia #Paris2024Follow us on all your favourite platforms:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheQuestforSuccessPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Quest-For-Success-Podcast/61560418629272/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequestforsuccesspod/Twitter: https://x.com/quest4success_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-quest-for-successTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thequestforsuccesspodWebsite: www.thequestforsuccesspodcast.com Please share this around to anyone you think will get value from it : )
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