#024: Gary Vaynerchuk on Why Perspective Will Make or Break You

Gary Vaynerchuk did not speak a word of English when he emigrated from the former Soviet Union to the United States. He was failing school as a D and F student, and many people also expected him to fail in life.  However, his optimism, drive, and work ethic are living proof that the American dream is alive. Join host Tom Bilyeu as he and the four-time New York Times best-selling author and head of VaynerMedia go deep on the magic of entrepreneurship in this episode of Impact Theory.   SHOW NOTES Gary talks about keyboard activists and his lack of interest in complaining. [3:42] Tom and Gary discuss the practical mindset behind early adoption and his talent for recognizing trends. [8:02] Gary explains why he believes that work ethic is a taught behavior. [12:36] Gary communicates the values that he wants to instill into his children. [17:26] Gary describes himself as nonjudgmental and fully in love with himself and others. [22:30] Tom and Gary talk about the importance of taking full ownership for everything. [25:17] Gary shares how his mother helped to shape his personal narrative and worldview. [29:35] Gary discloses what sets him apart from other entrepreneurs and influencers. [32:52] Tom and Gary go deep on creating an incredible work culture and the power of doing good. [34:58] Gary unveils the magic of entrepreneurship and making counterintuitive choices. [39:50] Gary talks about the art of choosing the right opportunities. [43:53] Gary defines the impact that he wants to have on the world. [45:16]   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE XPRIZE - http://bit.ly/2rCEh3e [7:40] Brittany Furlan - http://bit.ly/2rC6lEH [12:12] King Bach - http://bit.ly/2qJt8ys [12:13] VaynerMedia - http://bit.ly/2qou2zE [35:39]   FOLLOW GARY TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1PaMYdn INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2qJERwY FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2rpam2e SNAPCHAT: @garyvee WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1q5U4EO   FOLLOW VAYNERMEDIA TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2rE6VRO INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2q4ZqTC FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2pXxuVD SNAPCHAT: @vaynermedia WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/1nXK4wJ Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of 2014 Inc. 500 company Quest Nutrition — a unicorn startup valued at over $1 billion — and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory. Impact Theory is a first-of-its-kind company designed to facilitate global change through the incubation of mission-based businesses and the cultivation of empowering content. Every piece of content Impact Theory creates is meant to underscore the company mission to free people from The Matrix and help them unlock their true potential. Impact Theory exists to inspire the next generation of game-changing companies and creators that will make a true and lasting impact on the world.   FOLLOW TOM BILYEU TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iyjY5P INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2j7vqX8 FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2hPStWo   FOLLOW IMPACT THEORY TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2iC5lN3 INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/2hPSGJa FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/2iystOf   Subscribe to the PODCAST to get episodes early: http://apple.co/2icO5wz