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The GaryVee Audio Experience: MicroVee - You Should Change Your Mind More... Here's Why
Episode Overview In this episode, Gary Vaynerchuk discusses the importance of changing one's mind and the fallacy of striving for perfection. He emphasizes that being wrong is not a failure but a human characteristic. The episode is particularly poignant, being released on Juneteenth, and serves as a reminder to honor personal growth and freedom from external judgments.
Key Topics Discussed
The Myth of Perfection
- Perfection as a Trap: Striving for perfection can hinder personal growth and adaptability.
- Embracing Wrongness: Acknowledging that being wrong is a natural part of life and learning.
Changing Your Mind
- Adaptability Without Shame: The ability to pivot and change opinions is a strength rather than a weakness.
- Example from Gary's Life: He shares a personal anecdote about canceling basketball practice due to lack of sleep, illustrating the importance of adapting to one's circumstances.
Judgment and Self-Perception
- Living for Others’ Opinions: The dangers of allowing others' judgments to dictate your decisions and self-worth.
- Superpower of Changing Your Mind: Recognizing that admitting to changing one’s mind can be empowering and liberating.
Key Takeaways
- Being Wrong is Human: Everyone makes mistakes; it’s a part of living authentically.
- Freedom from Judgment: Letting go of the fear of what others think can lead to a more fulfilling life.
- Celebrate Adaptation: Changing your mind is not a sign of weakness but a testament to your growth and evolution.
Conclusion Gary encourages listeners to embrace their mistakes and to prioritize their own truth over societal expectations. The episode serves as a motivational reminder that the journey of self-discovery and adaptation is ongoing and should be celebrated.
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Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00We are scared to say that we were wrong. and that is killing you. That is ruining your life. I'm fucking wrong all the time. Everyone's wrong all the time. It's called living a fucking life. It's literally, it's called living a life. Like most people are wrong often. You're allowed to be wrong. This goes back to the same old thing. Like whose judgment are you living for? And so yeah, I change my mind a lot. I adapt. I adjust. It happened this morning. Like I got three hours of sleep. I thought I was gonna do basketball practice. I told you I'm canceling it I can't couldn't do it like I had to change my mind.
0:39I'm not what you think You think I'm embarrassed that all of you are gonna think I can't hustle so hard who gives a shit like live You know what I mean like live your life
1:11I'll talk to you soon.
From the publisher
Too many people are stuck trying to be perfect—but perfection is a trap. The truth? Being wrong isn’t a failure… it’s a feature of being human.
In this special MicroVee for Juneteenth, I talk about the power of changing your mind, the myth of always having it together, and why letting go of judgment—especially from others—is the ultimate freedom.
We talk about:
💥 Why being wrong is not a weakness
🔁 How to adapt quickly without shame
🧩 The danger of living for someone else’s opinion
🛑 Why saying “I changed my mind” is a superpower
This one’s for anyone stuck in self-judgment or afraid to pivot. Let go of the pressure, honor your process, and live your truth.