Most people don’t actually know who they are.

In this ComplexCon Day 2 conversation, Nems breaks down independence, discipline, money, politics, fame, and why outside opinions don’t matter when you’re locked in on your own path.

From quitting a 9-to-5 after the “Bing Bong” moment, to signing a record deal, to redefining success as freedom and peace, Nems keeps it raw — Brooklyn mindset, no filters.

📚 What You’ll Learn

🧠 Why identity beats external validation

🔒 How staying locked in eliminates distractions

💼 Why politics don’t dictate personal success

🧱 How discipline replaces motivation

🎯 Why goals should always evolve

💸 How success changes your definition of “winning”

🚶 Why leaving bad environments can be seamless

🕊️ Why freedom matters more than fame

Chapters

00:00 Why Most People Don’t Know Who They Are

00:26 Locked In at ComplexCon

00:34 No Smoking, No Drinking, No Distractions

00:50 Politics Don’t Control My Life

01:36 Winning Regardless of Who’s in Power

02:12 Leveling Up: Chains, Watches & Growth

02:46 Being Outside Is the Dream

03:16 The Goalpost Always Moves

03:49 From 9-to-5 to Record Deal

08:55 Leaving the Streets Without Looking Back

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