It’s Hard But It’s Supposed To Be Hard | Tea with GaryVee 

Multiple Jobs

Managing multiple jobs and side hustles can be overwhelming, especially during challenging times like a pandemic. Gary Vaynerchuk advises against self-judgment and emphasizes the importance of balance. He reassures that taking a break during tough periods won't derail long-term goals 1. Additionally, Gary highlights the need to simplify social media strategies and manage expenses to avoid burnout 2.

Wasting four and a half months isn't going to mean shit. Just blew the mind of a lot of people watching here because, like, no, no. You talk about going at it. I'm like, yes, I do. Yes. There's an unlimited amount of opportunity every second.

--- Gary Vaynerchuk

Balancing work and personal life is crucial, and sometimes it's okay to step back and recharge.

   

Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is a key factor in achieving success. Gary discusses how self-awareness can be developed through honest feedback from close friends and family 3. He also points out that many people lack self-awareness and are delusional about their ambitions, which hinders their progress 4.

Self-awareness is a real tricky one, because if you really have it, it leads to a lot of good, and I think a lot of people don't have it.

--- Gary Vaynerchuk

Developing self-awareness involves understanding one's strengths and weaknesses and aligning actions with goals.

   

Pursuing Passion

Following one's passion, even when it diverges from traditional career paths, is a recurring theme in Gary's advice. He encourages individuals to pursue what makes them happy rather than what is conventionally successful 5. Gary also discusses the importance of trying different fields and not fearing failure, as it's part of the journey to finding one's true calling 6.

If we have to redefine success equals happiness, not money.

--- Gary Vaynerchuk

Ultimately, success should be measured by personal fulfillment and happiness, not just financial gain.