What does it really take to become unshakable - mentally, emotionally, and in business?
For Gary Vaynerchuk, serial entrepreneur and CEO of VaynerX, it started with fear. Growing up an immigrant in a small New Jersey home, he battled the constant anxiety of losing his parents. That fear became fuel. Today, Gary is one of the most influential voices in entrepreneurship, and a leading advocate for emotional strength, self-awareness, and detachment from external validation.
Gary and I unpack how early trauma shaped his resilience, how he stays grounded while operating billion-dollar ventures, and why chasing admiration is the surest way to lose yourself.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Childhood Fear
01:19 – Taking Responsibility in Life
01:44 – Gary Vee’s Daily Life Post-COVID
05:16 – Fatherhood & Work-Life Balance
08:51 – Roots, Immigrant Backgrounds & Drive
12:06 – Emotional Intelligence & Detachment from Material Validation
14:18 – Thriving in Adversity & Emotional Strength
16:20 – Childhood Fear as a Superpower
19:54 – Trauma, Adversity & Growth
23:32 – Taking the Wheel of Your Life
27:59 – Spirituality & Oneness
32:30 – Gratitude & Practical Life Lessons
35:26 – Growth, Loneliness & Imposter Syndrome
36:53 – Empathy, Perspective & Closing Thoughts
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