“The Grass Isn’t Greener” – Truitt Robinson on the New Reality After Graduation

Truitt Robinson (‪@trobvidz‬) joins the show as our youngest guest ever — an ASU Cronkite grad, Phoenix Suns video intern, and video editor who’s lived a very different college experience than most. He opens up about moving from a small Alabama town to Ohio, then surviving rough living situations in Phoenix while grinding as a videographer. Truitt shares how ADHD and Asperger’s shaped his early years, the bullying he faced, and the powerful shift that happened when he got serious about fitness, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and self-improvement. He also gives a candid look at the Gen Z job market in 2026 — ghosting, AI disruption, insane competition, and why even a perfect resume often isn’t enough. Truitt talks about the pressure of “the grass is always greener,” why pace of the leader still matters, and his advice for young people trying to earn real respect. Chapters: 00:00 – Get in Shape First: Truitt’s #1 Advice for Young People 01:32 – Podcast Intro & Welcome to Truitt Robinson 02:19 – Truitt’s Story: Alabama Roots, Ohio Move & Finding His Way to ASU 04:01 – Tough College Years Living in Phoenix (Rough Areas & Mental Toll) 07:00 – The Turning Point: Moving to Tempe & Finally Feeling Like a College Kid 09:03 – The Scary Reality of the Gen Z Job Market in 2026 13:23 – ADHD, Asperger’s, Bullying & How Getting in Shape Changed Everything 16:30 – Video Editing Journey, Student Emmy & Landing the Phoenix Suns Internship 20:08 – Pace of the Leader: Why Truitt Turns Down Work When Leaders Won’t Show Up 22:00 – Rapid Fire, Philadelphia Eagles Fandom & Final Advice Truitt on Socials: Instagram: @truittrobinson TikTok / YouTube : @TRobVidz X: @truittrobinsonn What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone graduating right now? Drop it in the comments 👇 Thanks for watching! If this episode moved you, hit LIKE, drop a comment with your biggest takeaway, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw stories, mindset shifts, and real conversations. New episodes drop every Tuesday morning! TikTok: https://tiktok.whatsyourstorypod.com Instagram: https://instagram.whatsyourstorypod.com X: https://x.whatsyourstorypod.com Facebook: https://facebook.whatsyourstorypod.com Mike's Website: mikelindstrom.com Scott's Website: scottleeseconsulting.com NEW WEBSITE! https://whatsyourstorypod.com #TruittRobinson #PhoenixSuns #GenZJobMarket #WhatsYourStoryPod #GetInShape #SelfImprovement #ASU #VideoEditing #YoungestGuest