
You Can Too with James Brackin IV
Sharing inspiring stories from exceptional humans to explore into what they’ve overcome, are currently overcoming, and show you how you can too.
Previous guests include Seth Godin, Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry, Matt D'Avella, Noah Kagan, Gary Brecka, Evan Carmichael, Bruce Lipton, Case Kenny, Derek Sivers, Mark Sisson, Daniel Priestley, James Altucher and so many more.
Latest episodes

Apr 25, 2024 • 44min
#239: Eric Hinman ⎼ Create A Life You Don't Need A Vacation From
Eric Hinman is a 5x Ironman athlete, content creator, and entrepreneur. In this conversation we dive into endurance sports, business building, and how to work with brands.
Find Eric Here: https://www.instagram.com/erichinman/
00:00 Early Moments and Building Community
03:39 Prioritizing Health and Wellness
04:07 The Appeal of Triathlons and Endurance Sports
06:51 Progression and the Importance of Sticking with Something
07:19 Slowing Down to Speed Up and Overcoming Ego
11:06 Getting Started in Endurance Sports
13:19 Lessons from the Insurance Business
16:03 Building Assets and Trading Time for Money
21:28 Reframing Priorities and Chasing Success
23:23 Monetizing a Passion and Living a Fulfilled Life
23:52 Transitioning from Ironmans and Finding Identity
27:26 Working with Brands and Providing Value
29:43 Building Community and Adding Value
33:18 Finding Flow State and Eliminating Energy-Draining Activities
35:14 Foundational Habits for a Grounded Life
38:53 Avoiding Unhealthy Habits and Embracing Nature
40:59 Balancing Fitness and Avoiding Extremes
43:10 Unlearning the Belief of Constant Progression
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 7min
#238: Daniel Z. Lieberman ⎼ Dopamine Controls Your Life and How To Take Back Control
Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University and is the coauthor of the international bestseller The Molecule of More.
Find Daniel here: https://www.danielzlieberman.com/
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
#237: Steve Adcock ⎼ How To Retire In Your 30's
Steve quit his job at 35 after achieving financial independence, retiring, and traveling with his wife.
Find Steve Here: https://twitter.com/SteveOnSpeed?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Apr 4, 2024 • 29min
#236: Mike Michalowicz ⎼ How To Build A Profiting Business
Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is an author of business books for entrepreneurs and small business owners like Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next, and Get Different.
Find Mike Here: https://www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz/?hl=en
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Mar 28, 2024 • 59min
#235: Zuby ⎼ Stop Putting Off Your Dreams
Zuby is a musician, author, podcaster, public speaker, fitness expert and life coach.
Find Zuby here: https://twitter.com/zubymusic
00:00 Pivotal Moments in Childhood
03:07 Leaving Corporate Job and Pursuing Music
10:27 Values Instilled by Parents
11:36 The Impact of Travel
23:13 Leaving Corporate Job and Stepping into Music
37:19 Delusional Optimism and Faith
40:39 Embracing the Process
44:27 Always Building or Destroying
49:36 The Importance of Building
52:18 Learning About Oneself
56:05 Unlearning the Need to Always Be Productive
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Mar 21, 2024 • 51min
#234: Keaton Hoskins ⎼ How To Create A Life Worth Living
Known as "The Muscle" in his online presence, Keaton founded 35 companies by the age of 35. Many recognize him from his appearances on the popular "Diesel Brothers" show alongside Diesel Dave and Heavy D.
Find Keaton Here: https://www.instagram.com/the.muscle/
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Mar 14, 2024 • 35min
#233: Neil Patel ⎼ The Power of Persistence
Neil Patel is a New York Times Bestselling author.
The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies.
He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.
Find Neil Here: https://www.instagram.com/neilpatel/
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Mar 7, 2024 • 53min
#232: Kara Goldin ⎼ Building Hint Water To A 150 Million Dollar Business
Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint Water.
Find Kara Here: https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/
00:00 Childhood and Early Influences
03:33 Transitioning from Tech to Entrepreneurship
09:33 Overcoming Doubts and Naysayers
17:15 Creating Opportunities and Being Resourceful
29:38 Persistence and Optimism
35:11 Taking Bets and Making Predictions
39:48 Less Obvious Reasons for Success
49:12 Unlearning Beliefs
05:30 Starting Hint Water
15:45 Challenges and Lessons Learned
25:10 Building a Successful Brand
35:20 Expanding Product Line and Distribution
42:55 The Importance of Health and Wellness
48:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Feb 29, 2024 • 56min
#231: Dr. Mariel Buque ⎼ Break Through Intergenerational Trauma By Doing THIS
Dr. Mariel Buqué is a psychologist and intergenerational trauma expert.
Get Dr. Buqué's book "Break The Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma": https://amzn.to/3Rvl415
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
➞ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brackin-iv-506069216/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv

Feb 22, 2024 • 56min
#230: Matt D'Avella ⎼ A Guide To Finding Your Purpose In Life
Matt D'Avella is a Minimalist, YouTuber with close to 4M subscribers and an Emmy-nominated filmmaker.
00:00 Finding Excitement and Purpose in Work
03:04 Transitioning to YouTube and the Challenges of Content Creation
07:11 Transitioning from Freelancing to YouTube
11:00 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Comparison
14:22 The Impact of Tom Shadyac and Minimalism
17:45 Changing Relationship with Work and Finding Balance
20:47 Lessons from a Year of Habits
23:55 Shifting Relationship with Work and Priorities
26:37 Content Creation and Self-Discovery
28:43 Questioning Assumptions and Priorities
34:28 Taking a Step Back and Redefining Success
37:47 Navigating the Pressure of the Algorithm and Quantity
40:03 Focus on Quality over Quantity
42:07 Knowing How Much is Enough
43:12 Building a Business as a Solopreneur
45:10 The Power of Mentors and Books
48:44 Playing to Your Strengths
51:53 Unlearning the Belief of Having to Keep Going
More on Matt: @mattdavella
My links:
Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-brackin
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jamesbrackiniv
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