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Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu
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Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on June 26, 2018. Alex Banayan dropped out of college to hunt down and ask legends like Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Maya Angelou and more how they accomplished their dreams so he could share it with the world. These stories as told in the best-selling book, The Third Door, reframe what most consider “secrets” to success into human journeys of failure and persistence. Business author and one of the youngest VC’s ever Alex Banayan shares the wisdom from his and many others journeys on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
SHOW NOTES:
Alex breaks down The Third Door mentality and how he used it to fund his dream. [2:37]
Alex on how external voices and rejection factored into his journey. [9:23]
Alex tells the power and importance of friendship in his success. [17:54]
Alex talks about fear within uncertainty and how to work with it instead of against it. [24:06]
Alex shares Steven Spielberg’s incredible story of turning rejection into a new path. [28:35]
Alex shares the story of Qi Lu and how he redefined the word “luck”. [34:43]
Alex touches on insecurities and developing self-awareness. [42:40]
Alex reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [47:05]
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What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:
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If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
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SHOW NOTES:
Alex breaks down The Third Door mentality and how he used it to fund his dream. [2:37]
Alex on how external voices and rejection factored into his journey. [9:23]
Alex tells the power and importance of friendship in his success. [17:54]
Alex talks about fear within uncertainty and how to work with it instead of against it. [24:06]
Alex shares Steven Spielberg’s incredible story of turning rejection into a new path. [28:35]
Alex shares the story of Qi Lu and how he redefined the word “luck”. [34:43]
Alex touches on insecurities and developing self-awareness. [42:40]
Alex reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [47:05]
FOLLOW ALEX BANAYAN:
TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2tf2FL1
FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2yubDKj
LINKEDIN - https://bit.ly/2ljSDo1
INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2tnyxgD
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS
Audible: Sign up for a free 30 day trial at https://audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY
Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check out
Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off your first order at https://kettleandfire.com/impact with code IMPACT
Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact
Thrive Market: Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!
American Alternative Assets: If you're ready to explore gold as part of your investment strategy, call 1-888-615-8047 or go to https://TomGetsGold.com
Tech Unheard: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts.
iTrust Capital: Use code IMPACTGO when you sign up and fund your account to get a $100 bonus at https://www.itrustcapital.com/tombilyeu
Mint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact.
DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.
What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:
If you want my help...
- STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER
- SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.
Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.
**********************************************************************
If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.
**********************************************************************
Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu
**********************************************************************
LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory
**********************************************************************
FOLLOW TOM:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Continue reading...