Get in Touch with Dan by Texting NowA stranger who asks “What time is it?” every ten minutes. A vintage Honda Goldwing pickup that ends with a spear on the wall and a text to family “just in case.” Then a simple confidence exercise that changes everything: introducing yourself as who you are becoming. Our conversation with filmmaker, actor, author, podcaster, and magician Tony Suriano goes from funny road-trip chaos to practical, grounded life advice you can use immediately. We talk vintage cars and first-ride freedom, then follow Tony through a wild stretch of travel that includes trains, buses, hitchhiking, and buying a classic motorcycle on the road. Along the way, he shares what those moments taught him about reading people, trusting your gut, and staying aware when a situation feels slightly off. If you love road trip stories, motorcycle travel, and real-life “how did I end up here?” moments, you’ll feel right at home. Tony also opens up about his creative path, from early directing and acting gigs to finding his way onto the set of The Irishman. We dig into identity and confidence, including how his friend Chad pushed him to stop dabbling and start owning the words “I’m an actor.” We even get a quick hit of wonder from Tony’s magician past, including a Houdini exhibit performance that lit up a stranger’s face with pure joy. Finally, we unpack Tony’s upcoming book, Direct Your Life Or Someone Else Will, and the core framework behind it: self-awareness, alignment, action, and learning through failure. If you’re searching for motivation, personal development that doesn’t feel cheesy, or a creative “life design” approach that borrows from filmmaking structure, this one is for you. You can find information on Tony and his book at Direct Your Life Or Someone Else Will | Tony Suriano BookListen to a live speech by Tony: https://youtu.be/nIAuqfULntE?si=XRsNVey5pstbk5HmFind Tony on Social Media @TonySuriano