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

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.

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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

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