You Become What You Say

What this short covers

How a founder's self-talk can impact their success in fundraising and entrepreneurship. It emphasizes the importance of positive affirmations and belief in one's own capabilities.

Transcript

Don't speak negatively about yourself, even as a joke. [music] Your body doesn't know the difference. Words are energy and they cast spells. That's why it's called spelling. Change the way you speak about yourself [music] and you can change your life. That's something, Bruce. Beautifully put.

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