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July 27, 2022
This is “The One”… A Perspective Shift in the Back of a Car in LA
Hey everybody. Today’s blog is a recap of my most recent podcast, “A Perspective Shift in the Back of a Car in LA.” This feels big… This is “it.” But first, here’s the context:
Dustin – who you all love so much from Tea with GaryVee – was with me last Sunday in LA at the CoolKicks x VeeFriends Flex’n Fox event. Afterwards, he jumped in the car and asked me for a recap video. Ironically, when you see it in video form below, I wasn’t even in the mood to do it… but I did – and then I just kind of lost myself in my words and went off for several minutes.
I have a funny feeling this will be the podcast and video that is referenced quite often… And so, when I see all of you for the next 55 years, let me know if this was “the one”… because I think it might be for many of you.
Damn this hit. This week (7 weeks after I attended VeeCon) I started my career in web3. I have a different reality now- in the best way. Mindset matters. Perspective matters. Find your drive and unlock the world..
— Mr. 90s Mets Kid (@Mr90sMetsKid) July 27, 2022
thank you. just gave a listen and really moved me as i looked in the perspective of my friends and i. this really illustrates the importance your mindset has on success in one’s life
— Vex (@Vex52863077) July 27, 2022
we underestimate how powerful 5 and 10 minute podcasts can be
— Ben Brummell (@benbrummell_) July 27, 2022
I hope it helps 
For the full podcast, scroll to the end of this blog… but here are some important takeaways.
The ANSWERS are always changing because the QUESTIONS are always changingThe world is just filled with so many different truths, and people’s truths change hour by hour… day by day. For example, there are many people that I just saw in Minnesota back in May that have a different reality right now in late July, just seven weeks later. Maybe somebody got sick, or maybe something popped off in a good way…
And so, everyone’s always looking for answers when the truth is that the answers are always changing and evolving based on the questions – and questions are coming up on a daily basis.
So, this is not about a tactic, like, “here’s the blueprint, go do this”… This is about a perspective and a sustainable mental framework that allows you to deal with anything and everything.
This is about a SUSTAINABLE MENTAL FRAMEWORKWhat people need is a sustainable mental framework that is grounded in gratitude, that is grounded in practical optimism, that is grounded tactically in underpriced attention and opportunities…
The attention and where you need to put your energy, your output, your content, your information, your music, your art, your ideas, your business development – those will change. But what everyone is in search of and in need of is a sustainable mental framework, and that is what I’m gonna continue to work on.
If you’re able to see the world through the eyes of “attacking hate with love,” through the eyes of “tenacity and work ethic are part of the formula, thus find something you like.. otherwise, you won’t be able to work that hard,” … If you’re able to figure these things out and deploy that mental framework, you’ll win.
You’re not really “stuck”… You just haven’t figured out the moves to unstick yourselfTo me, this concept of people saying, well, I’m stuck, is just actually not true. It’s true, because you think you’re stuck… but the actual world doesn’t think you’re stuck. You just haven’t figured out the moves you have to make to unstick yourself.
You might have it much more challenging than others – yes. But you’re not “stuck.”
Why I’m so PASSIONATE about 20 to 30 year-oldsI go so crazy about 20 to 30 year-olds because so many of them don’t have the “handcuffs.” That’s why I’m so passionate about 20-30. It’s not that I’m less passionate about 50-90, it’s just that 50-90 comes with baggage. It comes with being a little stuck – children, mortgages, debt…
20 to 30 comes with just opportunity, and you just gotta get the fuck out of the school system and parents’ traditional bullshit points of view.
Nothing’s binary… it’s fucking PURPLE, motherfuckersNow, parents have plenty of good points of view, too. This is not binary… Parents are the best; parents are the worst. School’s the best; school’s the worst. I’m the best; I’m the worst.
Everything is both.
Everybody just wants to be one thing – it’s got to be ALL red or it’s got to be ALL blue. It’s fucking purple, motherfuckers! It’s always purple. Nothing’s binary. 
What is binary is this: if you are pessimistic and you say you’re stuck, then it’s over. If you’ve decided it’s over, there aint no fucking video, podcast or blog I can make to make you “un-over.”
Or, there is… which is why I’m motivated to share this with you right now.
The most powerful reason that human beings are the best in the worldThe fact that one human being can say one thing at the right second to another human being that can fundamentally change the process of their life because they have now decided to open up a different perspective and see the world differently is the most intoxicating, powerful reason that human beings are the best in the world… and I will continue to be one small version of a human being.
I definitely think there are tens to hundreds of millions of people who get deep happiness for themselves out of trying to be a communicator to help others. Some do it at the highest level of distribution like me… others do it for just their child.
Let THIS be the rant that makes you say, “he’s fucking right”ENOUGH. Let this little rant be the one that makes you go, “he’s fucking right.” Because if you say I’m wrong, nobody’s gonna be able to help you.
If you think the people who are using fear and negativity to get your attention are right, they’re just selling you darkness and you’re buying it.
This is an inside gameIt’s you versus you. It’s you with you. It’s ONLY you and you… and too many of you right now are succumbing to consuming darkness, and that’s your fucking fuck-up. So, take on the accountability and say it’s my job to start being more optimistic and happier, and I’m going to seek out humans and content that does that.
Get on the mental scaleJust like when you have to lose 30 pounds, you go on the scale and you’re like, okay, I’m a buck-ninety, I gotta get to 160… let this be the video, let this be the second in your life that you get on the mental scale and say:
I’m too cynical.
I’m too scared.
I’m frightened.
I’m insecure… which is why all this other bad shit is happening, and I’m ready to do something about it.
And the first thing to do is to cut out the negativity in your life.
I don’t want you to “cancel” negative people. I want you to “cut down” the time you spend with themCut the news the fuck out. Cut all the people on your social platforms that are fucking negative. Cut the people in your real life – cut them down.
You don’t have to “cancel” and completely cut out your mom… You just might be able to talk to her once a month for 5 minutes instead of 3 times a day for 15 and just have her talk negative nonsense to you.
That’s the biggest issue people have. They hear me and they’re like, “I can’t cut my brother out!” I don’t want you to. I want you to cut down your brother. Limit your brother. If your brother is fucking bringing negativity to you an hour at a time every single day, that is seeping into your soul.
You know what keeps me happy as fuck?I talk to myself more about what I fucked up about than what I’ve accomplished. And let me make it very clear to you… I’m incredibly proud of how big one list is versus the other, and yet…
All my focus goes onto accountability for what I suck at.
And that doesn’t bring me down – that makes me happy because I take on the accountability and I ask myself, what can I do about it? How do I make it better? Can that be apologizing to somebody… or can that be about changing my behavior?
It’s often both.
You’re the only one that can change your lifeIf you can afford it – therapy. If you can’t afford it – use the free therapy that’s on YouTube and podcasts every fucking day. DO something about it… because one day, you’re gonna wake up and it’s gonna all be over and you’re gonna be dead forever, and you’re gonna regret it.
It’s time. Change your life because nobody else is gonna change it for you. There will be people that come along that wanna be the assist – I’d love to be the assist. Boy, would I love to be the assist. I’d love to bounce it right down the lane and have you dunk it, but I can’t be the one who scores the points.
That needs to be you.
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June 15, 2022
Some Perspective on Changing Your “Dwell Time”
Dwell timing is a big thing I think about when it comes to perspective and pushing harder for optimism overall. One of the most interesting parts of having a practical and optimistic, non-cynical or negative point of view is how long your dwell time and anxious time is on issues.
I’m practical and very optimistic and very positive, but I’m a human being and I struggle with things every day. The difference is, when your macro perspective is in hope and love and good and warmth versus the reverse – when you’re grounded in security versus insecurity and worrying about judgment – what ends up happening is that you spend less time dwelling.
The shit that hits the fan for me every day (which is a lot, given what I do) sometimes lasts six seconds, six minutes, six hours (if it’s a huge fucking issue), six days if it’s a very big fucking issue. On the other hand, for a lot of people that are the reverse, they’re sitting on a small issue for six years instead of six seconds. They’re sitting on an issue for six months instead of six minutes…
There’s nobody who’s positive and happy and carefree and not anxious every second of the day. What it’s about is how long it sits as an anxious or negative situation. There are people in my family and my organizations that sit on shit, on grudges, on being upset about something literally for six months, but when it comes to my desk or others I’ve seen, it’s really a six-second issue.
There’s a lot to this concept of working on your “dwell time,” and I hope this helps you or someone you know today!
Dwell timing
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) June 15, 2022is a big thing I think about when it comes to #perspective … push harder for optimism.. pic.twitter.com/qwZY88qAC1
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June 10, 2022
VeeCon Recap: Day 2 – Opening Keynote, A Big Surprise, Wyclef Jean & More!
If you missed the last blog recap of DailyVee episode 603, it was all about the opening day of VeeCon, which kicked off with the Thursday night welcome party. Today’s blog dives into day 2 – the first full day of the conference – and I’m fired up for you all to learn what went down. Keep reading for a glimpse of how it all happened, from my opening keynote with comedians doing impressions of me, to my favorite part – meeting and taking selfies with as many VeeCon attendees as possible!
To relive the day in its entirety, check out DailyVee episode 604 at the end of this blog. I hope you enjoy!
VeeCon Day 2 – May 20, 2022I already knew that day 2 was when shit would really get real… so I closed out night 1 with this PSA advising everyone to get their rest, pace themselves, and show up bright and early for the first official full day:
Get to @usbankstadium at 730am tomorrow pic.twitter.com/07L1xY1jTD
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) May 19, 2022
After a successful kickoff party, day 2 – for me – was all about over-delivering on value for the thousands of people who decided to attend the conference. As soon as the day started, I was just locked in to a different kind of energy and totally focused on making sure everyone had a great time.
Focused to deliver value today pic.twitter.com/9Gy6GDYzvu
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) May 20, 2022
A Look Inside VeeConCaptured a special moment with @garyvee side stage @veecon when asked, “how are you feeling today Gary”? #veecon #VeeFriends #garyvee @veefriends pic.twitter.com/L7wxnb3jll
— AV8or Jason (@jason72martin) May 20, 2022
I’m so incredibly grateful for my teams and all the volunteers who helped put this conference together. From the ferris wheel and the flea market to the gaming station, Candy Digital interactive booth and all the panel discussions, everyone was heads-down for months making sure this would be an amazing experience for the community… and I think we got there 
Welcome to #veecon pic.twitter.com/99pP7X0a5H
— Eliyah(@ElanEliyah) May 20, 2022
The DJ’s are on fire!!! @veecon @veefriends #veecon #veefriends #ETH #Crypto #DeFi pic.twitter.com/VgCDb5LIkk
— ‘The RVN Accumulator’ 🅁🅅🄽(@MScinicariello) May 20, 2022
Opening KeynoteTook this picture for a couple @veefriends but I couldn’t find you after
— VeeFiends.. so here it is! Pls tag them if you know who
lex (@veefiends) May 20, 2022
Just like that, it was time for my opening keynote speech, which I did with a little help from some… familiar faces 
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee)
— Steve (@NFTbark) May 27, 2022
THE MESSAGE/TONE
The tone @garyvee set from the opening keynote was perfect. He encouraged people (even introverts) to network and drove home the importance of kindness/ positivity. He hit on it again in the final keynote. Not the floor. Not sales. Kindness.
(10/11)
pic.twitter.com/VhBdR88JqM
VeeCon ViperI almost didn’t come to @veecon because I wasn’t sure that I fit in anymore. Today as I listened to @garyvee keynote I realized that VeeCon is more than just the silos we limited ourselves to in clubhouse and I am so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone. I love you all 🫶
— Sara Jones #SeeYouAtNFTNYC (@theluvjonze) May 20, 2022
I was so humbled by the support of everyone at VeeCon and the entire VeeFriends community… I had to sneak in a special surprise.
I am telling eveyone to be at the main stage at 815 … I promise u don’t want to miss what we have in surprise for you
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) May 21, 2022
I really wanted to do something extremely special for just the people who were actually at VeeCon – free fractional shares of my original artwork featuring an exclusive, brand new character… VeeCon Viper!
We have our first surprise of @veecon! @garyvee is working with @OnRallyRd to give all attendees free fractional shares of a new @veefriends! Heck of a way to kick off the weekend! pic.twitter.com/uymGD1mnpd
— Steve (@NFTbark) May 20, 2022
Meeting more of you!Look what @garyvee draw for @veecon 2022 #veeconviper pic.twitter.com/v2mchG5vMp
— Daniel Feile-Groh (@danielfeilegroh) May 20, 2022
Once again, the highlight of my day was meeting as many of you as possible, hearing your stories, facetiming your loved ones, and taking selfies. I hope to meet even more of you at VeeCon 2023!
Really excited to see u all
— Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) May 20, 2022
Day 2 of @veecon was a success!
— KT
Thank you @garyvee for taking the time to talk to my brother on FaceTime! @veefriends #veecon2022 #veecon #garyvee pic.twitter.com/fDLSANevoIVeecon 2023 loading… (@T_RA1N) May 21, 2022
Day 2 @veecon and was able to appreciate this moment
— SamSage.eth (@SamSageWize) May 20, 2022@garyvee humbling bro
pic.twitter.com/QHgdPWTiTK
Wow! This guy @TheDaltonTice had been on line @veecon for hours and gave up his number 1 spot in line to meet @garyvee and get a selfie. What an amazing human being demonstrating the best in all of us. Thank you Dalton. As Gary encouraged us all do, you changed this persons life. pic.twitter.com/yLnN2pHBPO
— Taggers (@TaggersNFT) May 20, 2022
Closing Performance – Wyclef Jean!Thanks for everything @garyvee
— Amber Vittoria (@amber_vittoria) May 21, 2022pic.twitter.com/m6YDkg7Gy9
Finally, we closed out VeeCon day 2 with an amazing performance by my man, Wyclef Jean.
DailyVee Ep. 604Wow this was epic!!!
— Kaushal Kakadia (@KaushalKakadia) May 21, 2022@garyvee @wyclef @veecon pic.twitter.com/kVRgnFQvob
Watch the latest episode of DailyVee for more on VeeCon day 2!
Thank you for reading. If you’re enjoying these recap blogs, let me know with a tweet @garyvee !
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June 8, 2022
Hiring Social Media Creative Talent Like Crazy
A lot of you hit me up via social asking for work opportunities and chances to get involved in the companies I’m a part of – so I wanted to create this blog post to share a few application links to some important roles we’re hiring for across the board.
Really excited to see more of you in my world – learn more below:
The Sasha Group | Creator Resident
VaynerMedia LA | Creator Resident
VaynerMedia NY | Creator Resident
Team GaryVee | Creator Resident
Gallery Media Group | Social Media Strategist – TikTok
Gallery Media Group | Social Media Strategist – PureWow
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