Real estate entrepreneur and philanthropist Dean Graziosi embodied the “mind over matter” practice to extraordinary levels. By taking control of and transforming his mindset he was able to stop being defined by a past of family struggles and failing businesses, and start writing the story he wanted to live. The author of Millionaire Success Habits explains why getting out of your own way is the key to success on this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. Impact Theory is proudly sponsored by: Skillshare. Start learning on Skillshare today at skillshare.com/impact ButcherBox. Use the discount code: "IMPACT" at butcherbox.com to get 20$ off and FREE BACON Four Sigmatic: Visit foursigmatic.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order Audible; Try Audible Free here: audible.com/impact SHOW NOTES: Dean shares how seeing his parents struggle motivated him. [2:25] Dean and Tom discuss how to find the things you’re good at and discover your version of success. [7:37] Dean touches on developing self-awareness to change your story. [11:01] Dean talks about bouncing back from his business failing a 2nd time. [21:14] Dean explains the role confidence plays in success. [25:43] Dean breaks down some of the common myths about money. [29:57] Dean reveals the impact he wants to have on the world. [37:32] QUOTES: “if you're running away from pain and that's your driver, great, use it. Actually, feel the pain more. Don't ignore it and live a life of status quo or even a life of struggle because of that. In fact, let the pain sink in and let it be your driver and then once you get past those, then other things kick in that could be your motivator…” [3:23] “Every time I align my values, my soul, my purpose, whatever it is you want to call it, with my businesses or my profits, they always soar without having to obsess on the numbers.” [9:25] “What stands between us and where we want to go is never what we think it is. It's not the economy, it's not the president. It's not that somebody already dominated the health food industry or dominated Facebook advertising or dominated TV advertising or there's no room left. It's never that. It's always the story we tell ourselves and why we can't achieve that.” [11:03] “I don't think we should drive for money. I think we should drive to be a better version of ourselves.” [30:31] FOLLOW DEAN GRAZIOSI: TWITTER - https://bit.ly/2O3SX7v INSTAGRAM - https://bit.ly/2NsYc3r YOUTUBE - https://bit.ly/2oSqPJi FACEBOOK - https://bit.ly/2ImU6YY WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/2oTJaWg PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Richard Branson - https://bit.ly/1gtMjmU [13:11] Tony Robbins - https://bit.ly/1XZ9F6L [13:13] John Paul DeJoria - https://bit.ly/2pRlEfk [13:14] Arianna Huffington - https://bit.ly/2hu55kf [26:54] Brandon Burchard - https://bit.ly/2zVqw5d [37:56] BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Millionaire Success Habits - https://amzn.to/2nlby0P [1:54] Deansfreebook - https://bit.ly/2McZCKM [37:01]