Why Losing is Crucial | Childhood Lessons in Resilience
The GaryVee Audio Experience
Gary Vaynerchuk
4.8 • 18.3K Ratings
🗓️ 2 August 2024
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of the GaryVee Audio Experience, Im sharing a recent book signing I recently did for my new kids book Meet Me in The Middle. I share a bit of the journey of creating VeeFriends. We start with a look back at my childhood inspirations and how the 80s icons like He-Man and Transformers shaped my vision.
I share my POV on the importance of balancing eagerness and patience, both in business and personal life, and why losing is actually a critical component of success. We talk about the value of positivity and empathy, and how I aim to instill these traits in the younger generation through VeeFriends.
You’ll also hear about my vision for VeeFriends as a combination of Pokémon and Sesame Street, and my ambitious plans for its future. We discuss the significance of meeting in the middle and how this philosophy can bridge gaps in our polarized world.
Plus, I answer audience questions on parenting, balancing work and family, the role of higher education in entrepreneurship, and how to overcome the fear of failure. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt stories. I really hope you all enjoy this one!
Check out my new book - Meet Me In The Middle https://garyvee.com/VFB
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| 0:00.0 | People always ask me like what do I want to do when I grow up. |
| 0:03.0 | Yeah and I'm only 16. |
| 0:04.3 | Yeah. |
| 0:05.3 | I don't really have all figured out yet. |
| 0:06.8 | Tell them you have no idea. |
| 0:08.0 | Most people who are 40 don't know what they want to do for a living. |
| 0:10.4 | Don't worry about anybody else's questions on you as pressure to you having to |
| 0:14.4 | figure out anything and here's a good one when they ask you ask them what they |
| 0:19.1 | wanted to be when they were 16 and then ask them if they ended up doing it. You'll learn a lot either way. |
| 0:24.0 | If they say yes like me, then I'll explain why. |
| 0:26.7 | And if they say no, it'll remind them that most people don't know what they want to do at 16. |
| 0:30.4 | Attention is the number one asset. |
| 0:36.0 | Let's start at the beginning, Gary. |
| 0:37.5 | What inspired you to draw the original B-Frent's characters, which was the first one |
| 0:42.4 | you grew, and what made you want to turn it |
| 0:44.4 | into a story? Well the second the second part I can uh hi oh my god is so good to |
| 0:51.0 | see you I cannot wait to talk to you that is the only teacher |
| 0:54.6 | that thought I would make anything of myself that is a legend right there |
| 0:59.0 | Mrs Kennedy is is very important in my life. |
| 1:04.0 | I'm so happy to see you. |
| 1:05.6 | It is so good to see you. |
| 1:09.5 | I have no idea which one I drew first. |
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