Self-belief isn't optional—it's the foundation of everything. After losing $2 million and watching friends disappear, Big G learned this the hard way: you can have the right tribe and clearest strategy, but if you don't believe in yourself first, none of it matters.

In this episode, Big G and Scott break down why self-belief separates leaders who talk about greatness from leaders who achieve it. They expose the trap of seeking validation from people who don't believe in themselves, the deadly cycle of stagnation that sets in when you become too satisfied, and why confidence creates a ripple effect that transforms your entire tribe.

Every great comeback starts with a single thought: "I can do this." Your self-belief is the foundation to your victory. The windshield is bigger than the rear-view mirror—keep moving forward.

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Someone at a networking event asked for "the rule book for being an entrepreneur." Big G couldn't stop laughing. Why? Because when he opened his first business at 19, nobody handed him a manual—just a tax ID and good luck.

In this episode, Big G and Scott dismantle the myth that entrepreneurship follows formulas. Instead, they reveal why clarity and values are your only compass, why mindset is your real capital, and why relationships will always trump revenue. You'll discover the I-L-T Framework (Invest, Learn, Teach), understand when to move on from coaches, and learn why legacy matters more than lifestyle.

No rulebook will save you—but clarity, courage, and your tribe will.

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That F on your childhood test is still controlling your adult decisions. Big G shares raw moments from being homeless at high school graduation, conversations with young people who call themselves failures, and why hesitation kills more dreams than actual failure ever could. Scott breaks down how childhood punishment creates adult paralysis—and how to rewire beliefs that aren't even yours.

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school team. Big G lost everything and graduated alone. The difference? They understood failure isn't a period—it's a comma in your story.

Episode 20 taught you alignment (Randy Bishop: "You're not broken, you're becoming"). Episode 21 transforms every setback into character-building fuel. Because the leaders who win aren't the ones who never fail—they're the ones who get back up every single time.

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