Start Earlier, Fear Less

Start earlier, fear less, and keep your circle tight! This episode dives into some solid advice from industry heavyweights like Daymond John and James Brown, who share what they wish they could tell their younger selves. They emphasize that fear is just doubt dressed up in fancy clothes, trying to convince us to play it safe. It’s all about understanding money and how it works for you, not the other way around—because trust me, that lesson can sneak up on you later in life! So whether you’re just starting out or feeling like you’re a bit late to the party, don’t sweat it; you’re right on time for whatever comes next. Join us as we chat about shaping your future and why the people you surround yourself with can make all the difference!

Navigating life can feel like a wild rollercoaster ride, and who better to guide us through those twists and turns than James Brown? Today, we dive into the wisdom that comes from looking back at the past and sharing advice with our younger selves. Think of it as a heartfelt chat over coffee, where we explore the key takeaways that can help us tackle the future with a stronger mindset. James kicks us off with a powerful mantra: "Start sooner, trust less, and fear... well, it's just a costume that doubt likes to wear!" This simple yet profound insight sets the tone for our discussion, reminding us that fear often masquerades as logic, telling us to play it safe and not take risks. But what if we peeled back that costume and recognized fear for what it really is? That’s right, just a sneaky little trickster trying to keep us from living our best lives.

As we dig deeper, we hear from Damon John, the iconic entrepreneur from Shark Tank, who shares five vital pieces of advice he'd give to his younger self. Starting earlier is a recurring theme, and it resonates with many of us who often feel that time slips away faster than we can grab hold of it. But fear not! Even if you didn't start when you thought you should have, James reassures us that it’s never too late to kickstart our dreams. We explore the importance of understanding money, not just earning it but grasping how it works before it works you! This nugget of wisdom is a game changer for many, and it’s something we often overlook until it’s too late.

Toward the end of our chat, we touch on the significance of our personal circles. James emphasizes that while skills are important, the people we surround ourselves with can shape our trajectory even more profoundly. So, who’s in your circle? Are they uplifting you or dragging you down? It’s a critical question that could redefine your path moving forward. We wrap up with an open invitation for listeners to reflect on their own journeys and share what they’d tell their younger selves, not to dwell on the past but to embrace what’s ahead. So grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let’s get ready to explore life’s lessons together!

Takeaways:

• Starting sooner can help you tackle your dreams without the weight of fear holding you back, so don't wait!
• As Damon John wisely puts it, fear is just a fancy illusion we create in our minds, so let's not let it stop us!
• Understanding money is just as important as earning it; learn how it works or it might just work you!
• Surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial; they can shape your future more than your skills ever could!
• Fear often disguises itself as logic, telling us to play it safe, but it's really just doubt in a snazzy outfit!
• It's never too late to start; you're perfectly on time for whatever life throws your way, so embrace the journey!

Links referenced in this episode:

• jamesbrowntv.substack.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Fubu
• Shark Tank

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Episode Transcript

(00:00):
Start sooner Trust less fearthis is commentary from James Brown.
Damon John, the guy from SharkTank in Fubu, says he tell his younger
self 5 things start earlierFear is an illusion.

(00:21):
Learn money fast.
Live in the moment and keepyour circle tight.
I keep coming back to the lastone because your circle matters more
than your skills.
The people around you shapeyour future, whether you notice it
or not.
In fear, it shows up dressedas logic.
It says not yet.

(00:42):
It says play it safe.
But most of the time it's justdoubt with better clothes on.
Then there's money.
Not just earning it, butunderstanding it.
Learn how it works before itworks you.
That lesson comes late in lifefor many of us.
So yes, start earlier.
But if you didn't, don't panic.

(01:04):
You can start now.
You're not too old, it's nottoo late.
You're right on time forwhatever comes next.
So what do you think?
What is the one thing that youtell your younger self?
Not to change the past, but toshape what comes next?
Let me know in the comments tosupport my [e-mail]

(01:24):
on that note, I'm James Brownand as always, be well.