DREAMCATCHERS DIGEST: APRIL 2023

What comes after the ultimate success?

You look around the room.?

It’s filled with other super successful founders and C-Suite execs raising their glasses to celebrate the sale of your business.?

But you feel empty.

Why?

Isn’t this what success is supposed to look like? Isn’t this what success does look like?

Turns out, the answer’s more complicated than you thought.

Because the success you and everyone else in the room have been chasing is an illusion.

We call it The Matrix.?

It’s the success we’ve all been told is the ultimate goal.

And you’ve achieved it — only to discover there’s nothing on the other side. At least nothing you recognize.?

You don’t have answers to the big questions you’ve been too hyperfocused to ask:

Is this it?

Was it all worth it?

Now what?

It seems like you’re alone. You’re not.?

You’re used to achieving the highest level of success.

You’re not used to feeling vulnerable, uncertain, or confused about your purpose.

And you’re certainly not used to talking about self-doubt. At least not out loud.

After all, those are weaknesses.?

And you’ve never had time to indulge in weakness. Or to stray from your goals.

You know what, though?

These are common feelings among NEOs (Newly Exited Operators).

Sure, we dress it up by calling it an “existential crisis.”

But what we really mean is that you suddenly don’t know what to do, where to turn, or even who you are.

As someone who chased after the same illusion you did, I know how hard — and how humbling — it is to reach out for guidance.

But I don’t want you to feel as empty and lost as I did while I made the journey from success to fulfillment.?

When you’re ready to take the Red Pill, you should know you have a trusted guide. Someone who can relate to what you’re going through and talk in a language you understand.

-J

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Interview with George Gilmore

• What motivates you to work hard?

My motivation to work hard comes from my desire to make my family secure, impact and transform the lives of others, and fulfill the dreams that have been given to me.

• What inspired you to launch The Wealth 100 Podcast and Mastermind?

Originally I was starting a podcast in 2018, but I allowed fear to keep me from moving forward. From 2018 to 2022 I participated in a high-level mastermind. The founder of that mastermind over the years had encouraged me to start my own group. He believed that I had the skillsets, personality, and story that could impact others. During that time my belief in my abilities definitely increased. In 2022 after a horrible real estate deal, I was literally pushed to do what was in my heart. In March of 2022, I founded The Wealth 100 Mastermind with 20 members. Later that year I met my coach Jerome Myers and he suggested that I add a podcast built around the mastermind. At that point, I was confident enough to create The Wealth 100 Podcast.

• How do you define success?

I define success as bringing to life the thing we call our purpose. I know for a fact that my purpose is to impact the lives of others in the way that I do it. To see my purpose, conviction, passion, and vision inspire others, is truly awesome. I am living my purpose.

• If you could tell your past self one thing, what would it be?

If I could tell my past self one thing, I would say to wholeheartedly believe in the gifts that were given to me. I would tell myself that it was my duty to share my gift with the world. By sharing what was given to me, others would be able to see the path for themselves.

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Trust Your Process - Lauren Petrullo

Dreamcatchers Podcast

March 5, 2023

Jerome invites Lauren Petrullo to discuss how she uses AI tools like Jasper and Surfer to create content quickly and efficiently for clients. Through her journey of turning her business from one SEO team member to 14 in six months, Lauren reveals the power of choice that enabled her to make a bold move into entrepreneurship and achieve success.?

She talks about lessons she learned, such as people management, delegating tasks, understanding that not everyone can be in her corner, and having a supportive network. She also shares how different forms of exercise have been integral in her journey, helping her build relationships quickly and remain resilient in difficult situations.

This powerful conversation highlights the importance of physical, social, and mental health - giving listeners insight into the speaker's personal experience of choosing a path that made them happy over the most secure option.

"Going above and beyond is the bare minimum." - Lauren Petrullo

"If you're not failing, you're not actually trying." - Lauren Petrullo

You Will Destroy Your Legacy If You Don't Do This... - Patricia Myers

Dreamcatchers Podcast

March 12, 2023

Patricia Myers has been in the funeral service industry for decades and is here to share her invaluable wisdom on the end of life planning. Join us as we explore the importance of being aware of family history, asking questions around the dinner table, and planning to leave behind a meaningful legacy and avoid leaving a mess for others to clean up.?

By joining this conversation, you'll gain insight into approaching end-of-life conversations gracefully while learning how to create a meaningful legacy that celebrates your heritage.

"Death and dying is just like your birth certificate, the information that's on that birth certificate carries through your death certificate, and you need to know those facts." - Patricia Myers

"You are the person responsible for your end stage of life." - Patricia Myers

You Don't Know the Price of Your Success Until You Achieve It - Jonathan Cronstedt

Are you in love with the goal or the process? Do you know if you are worth investing in?

This conversation with Jcron focuses on the idea that success is not a destination but a journey of joy and fulfillment. They discuss the concept of hedonic adaptation, which states that any reward will have diminishing returns over time, and how this affects income growth. Jonathan also discusses the tricky balance between financial freedom and hard work, risk-taking, commitment, and dedication to one's goals. They share personal anecdotes about their journey to illustrate the price of success and what is needed to reach it.

“ I always remember Jim Carey's quote, 'I wish everyone could get rich and famous and everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that's not the answer.' That's partially true, but also partially untrue because it does solve some problems.

However, the problems that you solve are very quickly replaced by other problems.

So, my experience has been that the joy in my life comes from the pursuit. It comes from overcoming challenges.”

This episode is an inspiring reminder that financial freedom is achievable with hard work, support from family and friends, mentorship, and meaningful investments in oneself.

"If you have people in your life that are depending on you, you are asking them to basically invest in you... The first thing you want to do is take a hard look in the mirror and ask. Am I someone that I would invest in?”

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Diets Don't Work. - Sharon Gleeson

Dreamcatchers Podcast

March 26, 2022

The food we eat is designed to be addictive. That is what the food industry designed it to be. In this episode, host Jerome interviews health coach Sharon Gleeson, who shares her journey toward creating a healthy lifestyle for herself and her family.

Sharon emphasizes prioritizing healthy eating habits over dieting and finding a plan that fits an individual's unique lifestyle.?

"When we understand that it's not just about beating cravings with more willpower and discipline, but also understanding the physiological and emotional factors that affect our cravings, we can start to get on top of them and make healthier choices." - Sharon Gleeson

"It's the little things that compound to the big things no matter what." - Sharon Gleeson

What to do After an 8-Figure Exit - Jerome Myers

Dreamcatchers Podcast

April 9, 2023

Now that we know what it takes and the risks of exiting the matrix, it's time to delve deeper into what to do once you've taken the red pill. In this episode, Matt and Jerome discuss the ultimate goal of becoming a level five leader who can put other leaders in place, ensuring the company's growth. They also discuss the importance of having a support system to navigate these challenges. They emphasize that no one is truly self-made, and ego can harm success.

Leaving a company or business and achieving significant financial success comes with challenges and transformations. It affects everything from self-image, relationships, health, philanthropy, and more.

With that, tune in to learn the importance of being prepared for the impact of success and seeking support to achieve true significance!

"You don't want to be a high school football player or cheerleader to be your greatest success in life. And this is the same thing with the business exit. You don't want that exit to be your biggest." - Jerome Myers

"When you do show up, your presence alone starts making the difference." - Jerome Myers

The 7 Exits of a Founder - Jerome Myers

Dreamcatchers Podcast

April 2, 2023

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.?

"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