#11: James Brackin IV: Navigating Grief, The Importance of Personal Growth, and Learning from the Greats

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Episode 11 – James Brackin IV (@jamesbrackiniv) is the host of the You Can Too podcast, a podcast that dives into the wisdom of entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders on how to win at life both internally & externally. He is also a coach who helps people interrupt self-sabotage so they reach the next level of their life. 

It was a pleasure to spend time with James, and dive deep into the lessons, experiences, and wisdom he's gleaned from his life.

Go check out James' podcast, You Can Too, where he talks about all things mindset, personal growth, and levelling up.

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In this episode, James and I dove into:

• the power of intention
• how life happens for you, not to you
• unlearning beliefs
• overcoming challenges
• navigating loss
• self-love
• courage
• self-sabotage
• Psycho-Cybernetics
• loving your fate
• courage
• intuition
• and so much more... 

CHAPTERS:

• (00:00) - Preview
• (00:51) - Introduction
• (02:03) - Intentionality
• (04:25) - The power of why
• (05:47) - Three core fears
• (06:23) - The reason behind self-sabotage
• (09:23) - What are James’ fears
• (10:20) - What do you really want?
• (13:30) - How you feel about yourself, by yourself
• (14:10) - Life is happening for you, not to you
• (15:18) - Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
• (18:11) - Being your own best friend
• (18:50) - What is your relationship with Life?
• (19:50) - Life is working out for you in every way
• (21:15) - Unlearning beliefs
• (21:50) - Impostor syndrome is a good thing
• (22:30) - Jen Sincero, staying uncomfortable
• (23:36) - Thinking big
• (24:35) - Gay Hendricks, The Big Leap
• (25:57) - Success is your standards
• (26:56) - James’ spiritual journey
• (28:10) - God & the true nature of reality
• (29:06) - See how good life can get
• (30:28) - Mortality
• (31:26) - Love your fate
• (32:37) - You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be
• (32:58) - Destiny vs free will
• (33:40) - Time management
• (35:50) - What are your three core tasks
• (36:50) - Goals vs Direction
• (37:40) - James’ daily walks & voice memos
• (39:00) - The power of talking to yourself
• (40:37) - Who are James’ coaches
• (42:00) - Decide to love yourself
• (43:55) - Meditation
• (44:29) - Courage
• (45:55) - The Gap and the Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy
• (48:30) - Ego
• (49:17) - You are not the voice in your head
• (50:24) - The start of the You Can Too podcast
• (51:48) - Intuition
• (53:22) - Lessons on podcasting
• (57:00) - Loss
• (58:00) - Trust
• (59:30) - Shawshank Redemption
• (01:00:25) - Unconditional love
• (01:01:21) - Favorite quote
• (01:02:25) - Think and Grow Rich book
• (01:03:10) - “Should” = shame
• (01:05:30) - Books
• (01:08:02) - Assigning ourselves ‘shoulds’
• (01:10:25) - What’s the cost of inaction?
• (01:12:30) - Ask yourself better questions
• (01:14:00) - Stress does not equal progress
• (01:15:45) - Conclusion

Books mentioned:
• Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
• High-Five Habit by Mel Robbins
• Letting Go by David Hawkins
• The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
• The Gap and the Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Connect with James Brackin IV:
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• Instagram
• YouTube 

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