David Shands: Playing to Your Strengths

The road to success in the world of entrepreneurship is not easy, and it is definitely not clear. It takes a strong determination and commitment to your goals to navigate the unknown territories we will encounter along the way. Today, our guest is such a great example of this kind of bravery and self-belief. David Shands is an author, speaker, community builder, and the man behind the incredibly popular Social Proof podcast! We had a great conversation today, unpacking David's attitude towards business, the emphasis he puts on achieving goals constantly, the role of his faith, and how he suggests people get over their fear of failure. David shares so much wisdom, touching on the process of evaluation, the constant rise of podcasting, and much more, so make sure to join us today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

David explores the idea of betting on yourself and his experiences of taking this kind of chance. The ethos of risk-taking and circumstances that gave David this ability. How David's faith has laid the foundation for his life and success. The transition that David made from working at The Cheesecake Factory into the world of entrepreneurship.Why David found himself starting his own podcast!Thoughts on commitment issues and how these can stand in the way of success.David weighs in on the concept of failure and common reasons for people missing their goals. Entrepreneurship and identity; David's thoughts on accepting weaknesses and finding ways to learn. A multilayered definition of success from David! How to stay mindful of the different demands we have on our time. The process of self-evaluation and the importance of this on a continual basis. David's thoughts on the idea of podcasts replacing music! We get some insight into the morning meetups that David hosts. The advice that David would give his younger self about trust.David shares some of his goals for the future and what he still hopes to achieve.

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Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:

David Shands on Instagram
Social Proof Podcast
Sleep Is 4 Suckers
David Shands on Twitter
LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers
Golden State Warriors
The Cheesecake Factory
Michael Redd
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