Many are stuck in jobs and careers that they’ve outgrown, or no longer bring them joy, In this episode, Jim and I discuss the catalysts in his life that inspired him to start his business, overcome fears, take risks, and embrace change.

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Highlights from this episode:

3:50: If you're not afraid of failure it opens up a whole realm of possibility.

10:21 The importance of consistency and how the internet is a great equalizer.
13:33 The thought of failure and not the failure itself is the challenge.
16:00Sometimes a threat is actually an opportunity if you have the right attitude.
30:31 If you're young, try everything. Don't be confined to what you think your parents wanted or what you thought you wanted. Don't just dip your toe in the water, jump in, disrupt yourself, take risks, embrace change
33:55 We are our own worst enemy because we're fearful of what may happen.
41:41 Your life is not predetermined; make the most of every possible second.
42:34 If you don't think you're using your best skill sets to give back to the world, change it. Living the width of your life is not linear.
42:58 You need to ask yourself, what's the worst that can happen and be honest with yourself.
44:30 The universe is so large, the little bit you can move and transform it, the better it’s going to be.
44:45 You can start today and do something different.

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A little bit about Jim:

Jim is consistently rated as one of the top 5 most influential people in banking and 1 of the most sought-after keynote speakers for industry and corporate events. Known for his understanding of the disruption in the banking industry. Maurus is the co-publisher of the financial brand and owner and publisher of the digital banking report. He also hosts his podcast banking transformed. Jim speaks on innovation, digital transformation, customer experience, marketing strategies, channel distribution, payments, and change management. He's been featured on CNBC, CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Financial Times, The Economist, The American Banker, Fintech Finance, and Accenture, and he's spoken to audiences worldwide. Jim has also advised the white house on banking policy and is a contributor for Forbes and the breaking banks radio show.