In this episode, Blair Reynolds and Justin Stumvoll discuss the concept of being a "self made man." They discuss why it is so popular, and what it really says about people that use the term. 

If you are wanting to make an impact, and you want to do something noteworthy, this is the podcast for you. You'll learn how important it is to not do something on your own...or by yourself.

A Few Highlights from the Episode:

-The concept of the self made man is an isolating one. It’s not a healthy concept. It is a concept that perpetuates the idea that we are alone. BR

-Self made people have a concept of war.  JS

-If I’m a self-made man that means what matters is what I have created outside of me.  JS

-If you don’t have personal value that is separate from your circumstances, then you can’t have value for the people around you.  BR

-You end up drawing people into their environment that are fighting to have value. JS

-You get more done in team when you actually trust the person next to you.  BR

-If you build something from a place of war, you have to maintain from a place of war.  JS

-A king will bring enormous gifts to give away to other kings.  JS

How Do you know if you are operating out of an orphan mentality?

Jealousy is the greatest indicator that you function in an orphan mentality.

•Do you feel like you have to do everything on your own?

•Do I measure what I have by what other people have?

•Do you feel like you have to prove yourself?