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Gratitude & Grit: How To Grow in 2024 – Gary Vaynerchuk : 1124

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Jan 11, 2024

Gary Vaynerchuk, a self-made entrepreneur and digital marketing pioneer, shares his journey from a lemonade stand to co-founding VaynerMedia. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude as a remedy for burnout and contrasts pursuing joy over wealth. Gary discusses the evolving social media landscape and the value of kind candor in leadership. He advocates for learning from elders and champions emotional intelligence in business, all while inspiring listeners to follow their passions and embrace the challenges and transformations ahead in 2024.

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ADVICE

Pursue Your Passion

Choose a career or business you genuinely love, even if it's not trendy.
Passion sustains you through the difficult, lonely journey of entrepreneurship.

INSIGHT

Adversity as Fuel

Purebred entrepreneurs find adversity enjoyable, not just tolerable.
This mindset fuels their drive and resilience.

ANECDOTE

Upbringing and Gratitude

Gary Vaynerchuk's mother instilled optimism and practicality, not delusional positivity.
Growing up in modest circumstances fostered gratitude, shaping his entrepreneurial drive.

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Today’s guest is not a scientist but a true visionary. Gary Vaynerchuk (aka Gary Vee), is a self-made entrepreneur and digital marketing pioneer. He started his business journey with a lemonade stand at age seven. Now, he’s a prolific content creator, best-selling author, and the co-founder of the massive digital agency VaynerMedia.

What I love about Gary is that he leads with integrity, optimism, and, above all, gratitude. He’s a guy of wisdom, not just business—and that’s an important element of what The Human Upgrade is all about.

In today’s episode, we explore how entrepreneurship has changed since Gary and I started. We get into how to grow a business in 2024 and Gary’s advice for anyone starting out. His secret to success will surprise you.

We talk a lot about gratitude, and how that lens has shaped Gary’s long career and kept him from burning out. Gary also shares his perspective on today’s social media landscape, the importance of kind candor, and why we should look to our elders.

No doubt, listening to Gary will inspire you to go after your passions and try that thing you’ve been putting off. In Gary’s words, your happiness is worth fighting for!

(00:02:01) Redefining Success as an Entrepreneur

(00:07:02) How Gary’s Upbringing Impacted His Success

(00:10:32) The Truth About Social Media in 2024

(00:14:49) Is Everyone Just Copying Each Other?

(00:18:50) Gratitude As the Antidote for Burnout

(00:24:11) Championing Wisdom Instead of Youth

(00:29:21) Prioritizing Joy Over Riches

(00:38:02) Recognizing the Importance of Kind Candor

(00:43:08) Reframing Relationships & the Perspectives You Engage With

(00:47:17) Leading With Gratitude, Not Fear

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