“I can’t live in this dark side where I’m out to prove everybody wrong. I want to prove to the people that I have always been there right.” -Scott Simons

 

We are so busy in our daily lives that we never take the time to do what we really want to do. We just accept a regular life in the “safety” of what’s familiar to us and settle for less than what our potential is. But life doesn’t have to be like this.

This week, we are talking about what it’s like to live in a world where we are not scared of “what ifs”. Breakfast of Champions Co-Host, Scott Simons was raised by parents who lived through the Great Depression, where scarcity mindset is a dangerous trap. But Scott was determined to follow his dream- owning his own car dealership. 

Listen in as Bruce and Scott discuss what it takes to live a life unscared. They also talk about how to get over the feeling that you are not ever going to amount to something, how to increase your income, what you need to move forward, and once you’re successful, how to pay it forward. 

You’re the only person who can determine how you live your life. Choose your own adventures, design your own path, and decide how you want to live. Don’t be afraid to take chances — chances are, these opportunities will lead you to a place that doesn’t exist if they never came along.

 

Takeaways: 

03:58 Old School Values Give Us Leverage

08:28 What You’re Feeling is Normal

17:41 Help with Every Opportunity 

24:27 A Small Thing is All It Takes!

32:10 Get Out, Stay Active

37:00 Don’t Forget to Pay It Forward 

44:38 It’s Never Too Late!

49:04 BELIEVE That It’s Still Possible

52:36 Do the Action  

 

Resources: 

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Quotes: 

04:50 “Some of those old school values that we were taught give us a competitive advantage.” -Scott Simons 

05:41 “I can’t live in this dark side where I’m out to prove everybody wrong. I want to prove to the people that I have always been there right.” -Scott Simons 

12:25 “As we get older, we just got to kind of figure it out and do the best that we can and learn from it.” -Scott Simons

22:16 “I’d like to give them an opportunity that I didn’t have.” -Scott Simons

25:55 “There are small little things you could do to brighten somebody’s day.” -Bruce Jeppesen   

26:25 “There are all sorts of things you could do to be but it takes you looking outside of you.” -Scott Simons

31:00 “The best feeling is to see people appreciate a simple hello.” -Bruce Jeppesen

41:53 “ I didn’t want to live scared…” -Scott Simons

42:04 “When you’ve been fortunate, you need to pay it back.” -Scott Simons

44:34 “There are literally no excuses on the planet.” -Bruce Jeppesen

44:41 “ It’s never too late… You just got to have a plan.” -Scott Simons

46:08 “If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’re going to keep getting what we’ve been getting, and it’s uncomfortable.” -Scott Simons

47:27 “I’m not going to be defined by those setbacks. I’m going to make a comeback!” -Scott Simons

50:58 “It’s still possible… Believe that it’s possible.” -Bruce Jeppesen

Meet Scott:

Scott started selling cars over 25 years ago, and through blood, sweat, tears, and years of saving, he finally realized that dream of buying into his first car dealership 11 years ago. He became the Part-Owner and Managing Partner of Carter Myers Automotive’s 8 dealerships and 5 franchises, Valley Chrysler, Dodge, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, RAM, Subaru, and VW of Staunton, VA. Scott married his high school sweetheart, Kelly. They have now been married 20 years and have two children, Morgan, 18, and Dawson, 15. He and his family live in Rockingham, VA.

Scott is the Co-Host of the Breakfast of Champions, #1 Rated Clubhouse Morning Show, an Augusta County Sheriff Department Reserve Deputy, OG Member of the Arete Syndicate, Apex Executive, and member of the Lion’s Den.  He is also an investor in multiple businesses across many Industries, a partner in P-Fit franchises, an investor in Everbowl, partner Factory Antique Mall, partner Horizon’s Edge Sports Complex, investor Organic Chicken Company, and an investor in Biotech Company. Accredited Investor in many of the Cardone Capital Funds and an Angel investor. Scott has parlayed his success in the automotive industry to amass a large family business, Simons Enterprises Inc. He is Always Looking for Opportunities!