Programming Yourself for Success with Discipline and Curiosity with Robert Plank

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of What Are You Made Of? , host Mike “C-Roc” welcomes prolific podcaster, software creator, and entrepreneur Robert Plank for a raw and inspiring conversation about discipline, curiosity, and the courage it takes to truly program your own life. Robert shares how he went from being a self-described “awkward computer geek” to hosting over 1,400 podcast interviews and building a thriving entrepreneurial career on his own terms. He opens up about feeling caught between worlds—never quite fitting in with the ultra-technical crowd or the ultra-social ones—and how that very tension helped him develop grit, self-awareness, and an intentional approach to connection. Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Robert explore what it really takes to become excellent at something—why reps matter, why awkwardness can actually be a gift, and why being honest about your strengths and insecurities is essential to growth. Robert dives into the parallels between coding software and “coding yourself,” revealing how he used curiosity and persistence to bridge his own gaps and build a life he actually wanted to live—not one he was told to settle for. From childhood challenges and shaky friendships to the empowering realization that you can cause and create the life you want, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and truth bombs for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t belong—but refused to give up. Website-https://www.dfypodcast.com Social Media Links/Handles: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcplank https://www.youtube.com/@robertplank https://www.twitter.com/robertplank https://www.tiktok.com/@robertcplank