The Danny Miranda Podcast

#391: Harry Stebbings – Fears, Insecurities, & Mental Discipline

Aug 18, 2023

Harry Stebbings, creator of 20VC and host of one of the most listened to venture capital shows, discusses his fears, insecurities, and mental discipline. Topics include milestone thinking, studying psychology, struggling with metrics, parenting, cutting ruthlessly, competition in podcasts, building routine, and the significance of mental discipline.

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Harry Stebbings

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Quick takeaways

Setting daily goals and seeking support from others can improve personal accountability and lead to self-improvement.

Perseverance, adaptability, and continuous self-improvement are crucial in overcoming setbacks and proving oneself.

Finding happiness in the journey and consistently engaging in activities that bring joy is more fulfilling than solely focusing on achieving milestones.

Deep dives

Building Accountability and Personal Growth

The episode discusses the importance of setting daily goals to improve oneself. It emphasizes the value of holding oneself accountable by sharing these goals with others and seeking their support. Examples of goals mentioned include exercise, quitting unhealthy habits, and better sleep habits.

The Importance of Word and Time Value Ratio in Podcast Editing

01:04

The Ultimate Change: Parenting and the Shift in Priorities

01:28

Introduction

3min

Setting Goals, Breaking Limitations, and Finding True Happiness

3min

Motivation for Podcasting, Fund, and Building Relationships

2min

Taking Responsibility and Personal Accountability

9min

Manufacturing Wins and Tracking Data

23min

Consistency in Personal Growth and Content Creation

15min

Finding Stability in Routine, Relationships, and Human Connection

2min

The Speaker's Mother: A Radiating Force of Positivity and Determination

3min

Lessons from Losing Weight and Applying Them to Entrepreneurship

22min

Harry Stebbings is an entrepreneur and investor. He created 20VC in 2015 when he was 19 years old. Now he’s done over 3,127 podcast episodes and built one of the most listened to venture capital show in the world.

0:00 Intro

1:14 “You’re Too Young”

3:51 Milestone Thinking

8:00 Uncovering Blindspots

14:39 Studying Psychology

16:55 Loss Of Childhood Joy

19:58 Struggling With Metrics

23:30 Building Mode

25:55 Parenting

30:02 Harry’s Biggest Fear

32:23 What Has Harry Learned From Grandpa?

35:21 Connecting With Stranger

38:02 What Gets To Harry?

39:55 Where Has Harry Grown Most From 20VC?

44:23 Harry Cuts Ruthlessly

48:40 Competition In Podcasts?

52:15 Harry’s Egregious Tax Bill

54:21 Building In Routine

56:23 Harry’s Mom

1:00:12 Harry’s Obesity

1:03:44 Entrepreneurs Are Athletes

1:06:52 What Would MrBeast Do If He Was…

1:09:23 What Would Harry Ask Ryan Reynolds?

1:11:41 Current Constraints?

1:18:12 Mental Discipline

1:20:12 Challenge

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish – https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Kids-Will-Listen/dp/B007ZT6RHY

Harry’s Links

Twitter: https://twitter.com/HarryStebbings

Podcast: https://www.thetwentyminutevc.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf0PBRjhf0rF8fWBIxTuoWA

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