How to STOP BEING REALISTIC and SHOOT FOR THE MOON | Jesse Itzler on Impact Theory
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Published 2018-05-22
Jesse Itzler is a self-proclaimed adrenaline-junkie taking on and pulling off unlikely challenges such as founding a private jet company, with no experience, after being told he couldn’t and running 100 miles in 24 hours. His fearlessness and boundless curiosity have not only made him a successful entrepreneur but a man likely to die with no regrets. The best-selling author of Living With A SEAL talks about maximizing life’s potential on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.
SHOW NOTES:
Jesse touches on his fearless drive to try new challenges. [2:53]
Jesse talks about creating opportunities even when lacking experience and hearing “no”. [9:23]
Jesse details his networking process and creating real bonds over time. [12:17]
Jesse shares his experience and lessons from living with monks for 15 days. [20:11]
Jesse and Tom discuss finding your “why” and the value of time as you get older. [36:08]
Jesse reveals the Impact he wants to have on the world. [41:58]
QUOTES:
“Once you get over the fear of being embarrassed, no one likes to be embarrassed but once you get over being scared of being embarrassed, it's super liberating.” [10:32]
“Your relationship with time is such a key component of your life because when you get caught in the routine, times goes so quickly and before you know it, you're 60 or 70, your relevant years are done.” [18:10]
“I think if you're an entrepreneur, you have to understand the passion is around the process as well as the product and what you're doing. People often neglect the process but you can't shortcut it and if that's what you signed up for, you have to respect it.“ [41:00]
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PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
David Goggins - bit.ly/2IdiH2a [2:12]
Sarah Blakely - bit.ly/2jZ65NP [25:04]
BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
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COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Marquis Jet - bit.ly/2IgtpoI [1:20]
ZICO - bit.ly/1pAn1I2 [1:41]
TED - bit.ly/Qm6msi [7:23]
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All Comments (21)
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Before I heard of Impact Theory, I read Jesse Itzler's book, "Living with a Seal," which lead me to discover David Goggins, which lead me to see the Goggins interview with Tom, which lead me to discover Impact Theory, which lead me to watching this interview right now. Full circle. I have been hugely impacted by all of this content. THANK YOU!
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"How many more summers do you have?" I love his philosophy on life and not giving a hell what people think cause they wont be here in 100 years anyway
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My 40's have been so freshly liberating, much like my teen years, I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I love living fully alive, knowing death comes to us all.
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Love seeing Mathew Mcconaughey living his best life.
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“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.” ― Norman Vincent Peale
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I didn’t know my life was gonna change before watching even half this video. I wasn’t even gonna watch this video, thank god I did. A lot of videos juice me up, they make you feel excited, this one changed my life, this one has moved me. Now I have the very real image in my mind that I have 8 summers left before I’m 40. Before today, it was whatever happens happens,. After today, I’m gonna do what I want, then I’ll adapt to what happens after. Thank you for this, because tomorrow will no longer be the same.
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Watched this video in the car driving to apply for the job. Saw the founder at the parking. Asked him for five minutes talk. Got the job! Thanks Impact Theory @tom..
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Tom - you are the best when it comes to introducing your guests!
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This man is the epitome of what it means to shoot your shot (and win) !! I really enjoyed this episode. Jesse's wisdom and Tom's fantastic ability to interview in such an impactful way are both very admirable
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Jesse Itzler: The achievements you've made in the past 25 years are unparalleled, exceptional & motivating like nothing else. Beside the financial success & the athletic lifestyle success... you've started impacting literally millions of lives by sharing your experiences... just introducing David Goggins to the world to learn from was a lifetime achievement, your book "living with a seal" was a lifetime achievement... and you have hundreds of other achievements that successful people can't get in their lifetime PLEASE: Don't make your previous success and achievements to be the reason for you fear in your next 25 years... hope you can do so many 25 years in good health, happiness and success!
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I have watched all your interviews and your motivational videos. I started watching this one with a negative outlook. Yet it might end up being the one with the most impact. I turned 56 on May 6th and for the first time, I started thinking about my time left. Not depressive, but reality. Jess put things in perspective for me. Thanks Tom
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Love his idea of writing thank you letters. There are so many people I'd like to do that for. As ever, thank you, Tom & team!
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This guy has the key to creating leads. Write letters, buy the market up so you are the main source, go to places you know your audience is at, never say no to yourself because you can make things possible with ambition. Embarrassment is something that happens, but it shouldn't stop you.
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"I'll take all your muffins." BRILLIANT. This guy's critical thinking skills are bonkers. I'm teaching the muffin parable to my kid when I get home tonight.
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Man, I think Jesse Itzler got reborned when he hit 50 years old. Different than the interviews I've seen him but he definitely grew wiser. Great interview as always Tom!
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The bit where he breaks down the idea of seeing your parents a few times a year, now imagine you will see them only 16 more times, really really affected me. Not directly in reference to my own parents as they are long gone and I've mourned the loss, but as a way to think about my time left with the people who are alive now. I'm not old but will be someday, God willing and I felt like I've not used the time I've been given so far, wisely, and so many things I still want to do and see. Shit this video gave me a lump in my throat I can't swallow. It's what I needed to hear. Thank you for this content.
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He ran like 100 miles in a day and challenges himself therefore becoming a billionaire was no longer a challenge to him, so powerful. Grateful to know people like this
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I've found many parts of the interview very interesting, but the one I felt very connected with is when he got to the monastery and he tried to meditate the first hour. A few days ago I was working on a leather bag I was making when suddenly I realized that success for me was not the money or any other material things, but how I am when I'm by myself. If I can just sit and experience the greatness of life doing "no-thing", then I consider in my own view that I'm super successful. Sorry if it doesn't make a lot of sence, I just wanted to share the way I'm experiencing it. Thanks again Tom and team for your amazing work
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The beauty of this message is that it rekindles your thoughts about life, time and how precious they both are. Thank you Jesse for sharing. After a recent, unexpected family passing LIFE has been a very difficult subject... pondering one's soul of why we choose to be away from the ones we love to follow our dreams or stubbornness... without the guarantee that we or our loved ones will even make it through the night. This truly rekindled a spark to create a bigger sense of urgency and more memorable moments in what time we pray we have left... and for that I am very grateful. I don't claim any labels/religions... but right now I'm reading multiple books, the Life of a Yogi, a few others and the Bible... and the scripture John 5:24 allows a little more pondering on this topic if one may be interested.
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Tom thank you for your efforts. You're so incredibly thorough, the depth of research you go into before hand, the quality of questioning, even the layout of the description. I can only thank you.
