The GaryVee Audio Experience What If There’s No Gatekeeper?” | #AskGaryVee 321 w/ Oscar-Winner Brian Grazer
Sep 9, 2019
Brian Grazer, an Oscar-winning producer behind iconic films like "A Beautiful Mind" and "8 Mile," dives into the essentials of human connection and the impact of adversity. He shares compelling insights from his childhood, discussing how early challenges shaped his resilience. Grazer emphasizes the importance of effective listening and face-to-face interactions in a tech-driven age. He also reflects on the significance of personal legacy, altruism, and the powerful role storytelling plays in creativity and entrepreneurship.
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Early Sales Experience
- As a child, Brian Grazer sold magazines, baseball cards, and newspapers.
- He even volunteered to deliver papers for free, later persuading customers to pay him.
Adversity Breeds Success
- Both Gary Vaynerchuk and Brian Grazer believe adversity breeds advantage.
- They attribute their professional success to their struggles in school.
Empower Kids Through Adversity
- Contemporary parenting often disempowers kids by solving all their problems.
- This leads to unhappiness and depression, so let kids face challenges.
