The 7 Exits of a Founder - Jerome Myers

Just like Morpheus was there for Neo, I'm there for you.

Because I know what it's like to achieve the ultimate success — only to realize it's not the end goal. 

And to feel the quake of that realization. To experience the fear, anxiety, and doubt you have been living with.

The difference is that I've taken the Red Pill. 

I know what's on the other side of the "existential crisis" everyone's trying not to discuss.

Sure, unplugging from The Matrix looks and feels different for everyone. After all, there's a reason why your value is unique.

But the new reality you will experience is rooted in this one fact — it's not freedom that liberates us.

It's fulfillment. 

It's not the success we're after. It's everything success blinds us to.

In this episode, Jerome and Matt delve into the origins and evolution of Jerome's podcast, which started as a tribe call where people shared their stories to inspire others. Jerome shares how his podcast has evolved into highly-produced content with inspiring guests. The new direction of the podcast aims to share the philosophical underpinnings that guide success and challenge listeners to question their programming. 

[00:01 - 07:00] The Origin and the Next Phase of Dreamcatchers

• Jerome discusses the origin of the podcast and its evolution over four years
• The content has evolved from a conference call to a highly produced video component with great guests
• The new direction will still have motivational and educational elements but will also explore new levels of success and growth
• Many people are programmed and on autopilot for over 90% of their decisions

[07:01 - 13:59] Lessons on Success and Existential Crisis

• Courage and vulnerability in admitting to an existential crisis after achieving success
• Importance of recognizing that wealth does not solve all problems or guarantee happiness
• Five common experiences among successful individuals, including near-death experiences and feelings of inadequacy
• Importance of acknowledging the incremental steps and failures that led to success, not just the result

[14:00 - 22:03] Helping Entrepreneurs Navigate the Emotional Rollercoaster of Success

• Dreamcatcher aims to help people improve their quality of life after achieving major goals
• Many people experience a drop-off or disappointment after achieving something massive
• The downside to goal setting: people don't allow themselves to celebrate the win
• Locking in incremental growth is vital to avoid sliding back down

[22:04 - 27:38] The Importance of Capturing Memories for Long-Term Success

• Adrenaline-seeking behaviors in pursuit of success can lead to destruction
• Successful people credit the foundation built by coaches for their Success
• Surrounding oneself with people who create a stronger foundation is vital to building an empire

[27:39 - 32:26] Closing Segment

• The foundation of the red pill
• Turning down the stress to stop the negative habits
• A lot of very successful people have missed in their life is high capacity and high contribution

Quotes:

"Once you see something, you can't unsee it. And so how can we expose as many people as possible to the things that could happen for them?" - Jerome Myers

"I want to help people improve their quality of life instead of going down in that hole and staying in the hole that we have after we achieve a major goal." - Jerome Myers

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Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.com. Find out more about Jerome at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com.

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