Published Mar 18, 2020

How To Go From FAILURE To SUCCESS By Understanding THIS SECRET| Daymond John & Lewis Howes

Daymond John reveals his powerful journey from overcoming personal and health challenges to building influential brands, sharing invaluable entrepreneurial insights and the secret to maintaining a greatness mindset.
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  • Cancer Battle

    Daymond John opens up about his battle with thyroid cancer, describing the moment he discovered a nodule on his thyroid and the subsequent surgery that revealed it was stage II cancer. He shares the mental negotiations he went through while waiting for the diagnosis, contemplating his mortality and the impact on his family. This period led to a significant mental shift for Daymond, where he reset his goals and focused on the positive aspects of his life.

    I was so focused on resetting my goals and adjusting them... I just started looking at all the best things in my life.

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    This power shift allowed him to forget about the cancer while waiting for the final diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset 1 2.

       

    Family Reconnection

    Daymond also discusses reconnecting with his estranged family, including meeting his sisters for the first time. He describes the newfound love and bond he has developed with them, which he never experienced as an only child. This reconnection has brought a new form of love into his life, enriching his personal relationships.

    I never knew the love of a sister and a brother... Now I have two sisters.

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    Despite not speaking to his father, Daymond has found peace and forgiveness, appreciating the positive influence his father had on his sisters 3 4.

       

    Forgiveness Journey

    Forgiveness plays a crucial role in Daymond's life. He emphasizes the importance of forgiving others to achieve personal growth and peace. Daymond shares his journey of forgiving his father, who left when he was ten, and how this act of forgiveness has shaped his outlook on life.

    People come, people go... I held nothing against him in that case.

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    He believes that harboring hate only eats you alive and that forgiveness is essential for love and personal development 5 4.

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