How Adversity Shaped Me | GQ Interview
Such a fun GQ interview on today’s podcast - we really dug deep into my story and some of the topics I’m really hot on, like how I maintain perspective, the value of adversity, parenting, and a ton more. Listen and tweet me your favorite moment @GaryVee!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:45 - Adversity is the Foundation of Success
2:45 - Health over everything shapes my perspective
4:30 - My talent is being good at making money
5:15 - Being bullied by teachers
7:00 - Starting VaynerMedia at 34 with nothing
9:00 - Building Generational Wealth
10:00 - How Instagram getting rid of likes bring values to people
11:10 - The great curse parents give their kids
12:00 - I don't get to judge whose influential, the audience does
13:30 - Triple down to make sure my humility outpaces my growth
16:30 - Giving back to what put me on
17:45 - Doing the right thing is always the right thing
19:30 - How I listen
20:30 - Obsessive over my community
22:00 - What makes me happy?
24:00 - Role of a businesses for society
24:45 - Lead by action, not words
27:30 - Keyboard warrior culture
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