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CEO | Founder | Motivational + Keynote Speaker | Serial Entrepreneur | Author | Endurance Athlete

I always get asked, “WHAT WOULD YOU TELL YOUR 21 YEAR OLD SELF”? Here are some of the things I might say: 1. No matter how far away your goal seems to be…..Believe in the end of your story. 2. Be nice to everyone. 3. No matter what you do….care the most 4. Trust your gut…not marketing or someone else’s claims. 5. Put yourself in exceptional situations and exceptional things can happen. 6. Don’t let fear or lack of experience stop you. 7. If you work for someone, make yourself irreplaceable at work. 8. Remember these 3 people. 1) The people that helped you during tough times. 2) The people who ignored you during tough times. 3) The people they put you in tough times. 9. Build a resume of experiences, adventures and chances. Start now. 10. Put yourself in positions where you can attract LUCK. Luck matters. Show up. 11. Do one BIG “year defining” thing every year. If you do that from 21-71…you will have an UNBELIEVABLE LIFE RESUME to reflect back on. 12. Whatever you do…do it with enthusiasm. Don’t underestimate the power of enthusiasm. I built entire businesses based on enthusiasm. If you enjoyed this I write about these topics in my weekly newsletter “Free Swim” with over 100,000 subscribers. 👉 https://bit.ly/3UJeEyF

Ben Sharf

Co-Founder @ Platter

1mo

Great list, number 11 really stuck out to me...in this fast paced, high pressure world, we have to take some time, even if just a little bit, to enjoy the unique experiences that make life feel fulfilling

Joshua S Phair

Most Amazing Boss Ever!

1mo

I believe in you and I love you and that is all that matters.

Heather Monahan

Top 50 Keynote Speaker | TED Speaker | Top 20 Business Podcast: Creating Confidence | 2X Best-Selling Author | Board Member | Subscribe to My Newsletter for Exclusive Content

1mo

😇😇

Scott Touchton

Fractional Marketing :: Growth Hacking/Community Building :: Web3/Blockchain/Crypto

1mo

Love it. Having your wall calendar this year and the video to help plan out the year has helped me do #9 and #11.

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Raymond Edward Thomas

Master of Arts in Teaching, WA State Certified Educator, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, Software Sales

1mo

Jesse I have read your books and I appreciate the life resume you have built, that you enthusiastically go after the people, experiences, with a smile on your face, your heart on your sleeve 😉

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Emily Gaunt

CEO & Founder - Radar | Consumer & B2B Tech

1mo

Love, every…single…one! And (even better!) believe in them all!

Joseph Folz

Retired from Vice President,General Counsel, and Secretary at Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

1mo

It all works out out when you keep going. Quit dating those crazies. When you meet a stunning blonde named Ellen, ask her out immediately. She is your destiny.

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Veselina M.

Accounting | Compensation | Master of Accountancy and CFE| Keeping up with the times | I help turning data into actionable patterns

1mo

None owes you anything. Life is unfair in you need to deal with it

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Lewis Howes

2x NYT Bestselling Author | Top 100 Global Podcast, The School of Greatness | CEO of Greatness Media Text me 📲 @ 614-350-3960

1mo

Love these

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