Jerome Myers on The Founder's Exit Paradox

How do we find true happiness and connection in a world dominated by success metrics and the relentless pursuit of achievement?Listen to Jerome Myers, an award-winning investor mentor and business strategist, as he shares his story of overcoming the exit paradox and developing meaningful relationships along the way. Jerome discusses how apex performers often feel pressure to constantly perform and keep up with others and how this can harm their mental health. He provides insight into creating meaningful connections with other people and having authentic conversations that help foster deeper relationships. Tune in for an inspiring conversation to help you take steps toward true happiness![00:00 - 09:06] Navigating the Exit ParadoxIntroducing Jerome to the showReaching out for help is not a sign of weakness but instead takes courage and strengthBrian shared his wellness journey and the perils of success which resonates with many peopleApex performers often have everyday experiences such as losing someone young, suicidal ideation, or depression due to pressure to perform[09:07 - 18:28] Exploring the Impact of Society's ExpectationsAddictive personality is another common trait for apex performersPeople who have success don't feel like they can talk about the way that they're feelingChasing financial freedom and prosperity doesn't fix everything[18:29 - 27:53] Discovering Purpose and Finding FreedomThe five trigger events: mental health struggles, loss of a loved one, feelings of never being good enough, total financial loss, and near-death experiencePeople should choose their passion over what pays the bestMoney should be used to buy freedom and spend time on what matters mostEveryone has been placed here to serve a specific purpose[27:54 - 40:15] How to Achieve Prosperity and Find Fulfillment Through Time, Talent, and TreasurePeople follow where they send their resources, making them commit to achieving the outcomeIt is possible to do good and do well simultaneouslyReprogramming ourselves and challenging paradigms is necessary to grow beyond our 13-year-old selves[40:16 - 44:00] Closing SegmentQuotes:"The world has become so much bigger than the car, the house, and the retirement account or the inheritance. I believe every person has been placed here to serve a specific group of people." - Jerome Myers"You owe it to yourself to explore to see if you can find fulfillment because that's the only thing there. Even if you add a zero behind your net worth, it's not going to matter." - Jerome MyersConnect with Jerome!LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers Connect with me on LinkedIn!LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in, and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON!      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.