You will never outpace your idea of yourself w/ James Brackin IV
Episode 11 – James Brackin IV (@jamesbrackiniv)
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James Brackin IV 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.
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It was a pleasure to spend time with James, and dive deep into the lessons, experiences, and wisdom he's gleaned from his life. In this episode, we 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...
Go check out James' podcast, You Can Too, where he talks about all things mindset, personal growth, and levelling up.
Support the podcast:
• Share this episode with a friend 🙏
• Use the short link: jx.fm/episode11
• Join the Patreon to support the pod
Chapters:
0:00 - Preview
0:51 - Introduction
2:03 - Intentionality
4:25 - The power of why
5:47 - Three core fears
6:23 - The reason behind self-sabotage
9:23 - 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
32:58 - Destiny vs free will
32:37 - You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be
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
1:00:25 - Unconditional love
1:01:21 - Favorite quote
1:02:25 - Think and Grow Rich book
1:03:10 - “Should” = shame
1:05:30 - Books
1:08:02 - Assigning ourselves ‘shoulds’
1:10:25 - What’s the cost of inaction?
1:12:30 - Ask yourself better questions
1:14:00 - Stress does not equal progress
1:15:45 - 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:
• Twitter
• Instagram
• YouTube
Connect with James Xander:
• Newsletter
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Mission
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Thanks to our monthly supporters
• 1:1 Integration & Psychedelic Guidance
• The Mushroom Trip Checklist
• 4 Essentials of a Psychedelic Trip
• Support the podcast on Patreon ❤️
James Brackin IV 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.
Subscribe to the YouTube channel ❤️
It was a pleasure to spend time with James, and dive deep into the lessons, experiences, and wisdom he's gleaned from his life. In this episode, we 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...
Go check out James' podcast, You Can Too, where he talks about all things mindset, personal growth, and levelling up.
Support the podcast:
• Share this episode with a friend 🙏
• Use the short link: jx.fm/episode11
• Join the Patreon to support the pod
Chapters:
0:00 - Preview
0:51 - Introduction
2:03 - Intentionality
4:25 - The power of why
5:47 - Three core fears
6:23 - The reason behind self-sabotage
9:23 - 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
32:58 - Destiny vs free will
32:37 - You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be
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
1:00:25 - Unconditional love
1:01:21 - Favorite quote
1:02:25 - Think and Grow Rich book
1:03:10 - “Should” = shame
1:05:30 - Books
1:08:02 - Assigning ourselves ‘shoulds’
1:10:25 - What’s the cost of inaction?
1:12:30 - Ask yourself better questions
1:14:00 - Stress does not equal progress
1:15:45 - 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:
• YouTube
Connect with James Xander:
• Newsletter
• YouTube
• Mission
You've been listening to The James Xander Trip, episode 11.
Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more deep conversations on the power of the mind, the nature of reality, psychedelics, and spirituality ❤️
And join the newsletter at jamesxander.com ~
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