Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy

The Danger of Running Someone Else's Race with Taylor Welch | EP 271

Jason Portnoy

In this clip from a longer 'Perfectly Mentored' episode where Jason chats with friend and fellow entrepreneur Taylor Welch, the discussion centers around the importance of personal certainty and choosing the right goals in life and business. The conversation delves into the pitfalls of striving for success in endeavors dictated by others rather than one's own passions, highlighting the potential harm in winning the wrong races. The speaker emphasizes resilience and perseverance as crucial traits for achieving certainty, drawing distinctions between these qualities and tenacity. Listeners are encouraged to build a "repository of experiences" by setting personal goals and persistently working towards them without quitting, fostering a sense of certainty and self-assurance. The episode also tackles the concept of strategically quitting, distinguishing between giving up due to resistance and choosing to stop efforts that no longer align with deeper personal values or goals.


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