401. AMMA — From Girl Dad to CEO: The Michael Mogill Playbook

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

What if the keys to becoming a better CEO were hiding in the way you show up as a father?

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill shift from strategy to storytelling and get personal. From showing up as mystery readers in their daughter’s classroom to rewatching KPop Demon Hunters on repeat, Michael shares how fatherhood has shaped his values, his leadership, and the legacy he wants to leave.

He also talks about the video games that shaped his mindset and reveals the surprising ways he uses AI in his personal life to improve his health, habits, and decision-making.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why choosing presence over productivity can create more impact in the long run
• What Michael’s favorite video games say about how he thinks, leads, and solves problems
• How AI helps him stay sharp, build better routines, and prepare for his next triathlon

A straightforward look at how Michael approaches parenting, hobbies, and personal development.

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01:45 – Why reading to a first-grade class was more nerve-wracking than speaking at a Summit

03:37 – The books Michael and Jessica chose, and what they taught the kids about mindset and choices

04:27 – Why being a mystery reader matters more than missing a meeting

06:03 – What Michael has learned from being a girl dad

12:22 – Michael’s top video games of all time and what they reveal about how he thinks

19:54 – Why hobbies like gaming are critical for high performers

20:15 – How Michael uses AI to improve decisions, habits, and health

24:45 – The key ingredient that makes AI actually valuable in your personal life

Links & Resources:

• The Power to Choose
• Amelia Bedelia
• American Kingpin by Nick Bilton
• The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow
• The Road by Cormac McCarthy

Video Games

• Chrono Trigger
• The Last of Us
• Half-Life
• Cyberpunk 2077
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
• Red Dead Redemption 2
• Death Stranding 2
• Expedition 33
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
• Ghost of Tsushima 2
• Call of Duty

TV & Film

• Mr. Robot
• Children of Men
• The Road (film adaptation)
• Blade Runner

AI Tools & Technology

• ChatGPT (OpenAI)
• Gemini (Google)
• Grok (xAI)
• Claude (Anthropic)

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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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