Business Video Roundup: Summer Reading Recs, GaryVee’s Secret to Success & More
In this week’s roundup of great videos for entrepreneurs and business owners, Gary Vaynerchuk reveals the secrets to his success over the last 15 years, Brian Tracy discusses some of the most common reasons people fail to reach their goals, and StartOut Executive Director Andres Wydler talks about the transformative power of tech when scaling your business. Plus, CNBC explores the world of regenerative agriculture (and how it could really shake things up), while Evan Carmichael offers up some good summer reading ideas with a list of books recommended by billionaire heavyweights in business like Elon Musk and Bill Gates.
GaryVee: The Secret to My Success Over the Last 15 Years with Donny Deutsch
In this engaging 39-minute interview from Donny Deutsch’s On Brand podcast, Gary Vaynerchuk talks about everything from NFTs to the e-sports business and loving the process. He also reveals why self-awareness is essential to success.
Brian Tracy: How to Overcome Failure
Procrastination is the enemy of progress, as Brian Tracy well knows. In this 10-minute video, he discusses common reasons why people fail at reaching their goals—chief among them, you guessed it. “As you become aware of procrastinating,” he says, “you can overcome it and then turn it into execution.”
Entrepreneur: How Tech Can Transform Your Business
Inherit Learning Company CEO Nicole Walters chats with StartOut Executive Director Andres Wydler about how technology can be transformative when scaling your business. It clocks in under three minutes, straight and to the point, with valuable insights.
CNBC: Will Carbon Credits Change Farming?
Interesting 13-minute video from CNBC that looks into the burgeoning practice of “regenerative farming,” which aims to help reverse climate change and restore soil biodiversity. It has the potential to make a huge impact on our world as well as on our economy and the businesses within it—but there are still major challenges in the road ahead.
Evan Carmichael: Top Must-Read Books Billionaires Recommend
More books to add to your summer reading list, recommended by billionaire mavericks in business.
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