The GaryVee Audio Experience Why You Need To Love The Process Instead of Romanticizing The End Goal | The Quest Podcast with Justin Kan
Jul 2, 2021
Justin Kan, co-founder of DraftKings and host of The Quest Podcast, dives deep into the importance of enjoying the process of entrepreneurship over the shiny allure of end goals. He shares insights on balancing self-care with ambition and how emotional intelligence can drive personal growth. Kan discusses navigating optimism and cynicism shaped by family influences and emphasizes redefining success through kindness rather than wealth. His journey from public figure to visionary creator highlights the value of genuine connections and legacy.
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Intrinsic Motivation
- Gary Vaynerchuk's core joy lies in business creation and operations, more than leisure activities.
- This intrinsic motivation explains his high energy and lack of burnout.
Avoiding Burnout
- Avoid burnout by aligning your spending with your values and living within your means.
- Don't overspend to impress others; prioritize intrinsic fulfillment over material possessions.
Motivation and the Cocoon
- People achieve great things driven by internal validation or a protective "cocoon" against external criticism.
- This allows them to focus on their process and be unaffected by praise or negativity.