On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Daymond John shares the practical advice and no-nonsense wisdom that has made him incredibly successful. He discusses the three critical steps to negotiation, advises entrepreneurs to take what he calls \u201caffordable steps\u201d, and strongly advocates constantly seeking out new mentors. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nShipStation: FREE for 60 days when you use offer code IMPACT at ShipStation.com \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nDaymond explains that no one is going to save you or even get you off the couch [1:23] \nDaymond suggests that you write your own obituary and really take inventory [3:12] \nDaymond shares the difficulties he has overcome in his own life [5:59] \nDaymond\u2019s mother always disciplined him and pushed him to own his own destiny [8:31]\nDaymond knew what he didn\u2019t want out of life, so he challenged himself [14:36] \nDaymond strongly advocates constantly finding new mentors [18:11] \nDaymond suggests knowing who you truly are before getting married [22:04] \nDaymond describes the methods his mother used to educate herself [22:56] \nDaymond suggests young people become financially literate and learning coding [25:03] \nDaymond strongly advocates that people take what he calls \u201caffordable steps\u201d [26:55] \nEntrepreneurship was hard for Daymond because he didn\u2019t see black people in that role [30:43]\nDaymond describes the traits he seeks in employees [35:35] \nDaymond breaks down how negotiation works [37:32] \nDaymond explains what you should do if you want to work with someone like him [40:25]\xa0\nThe key to negotiation is to figure out what\u2019s in it for the other person [42:58] \nThe final part of negotiation is nurturing the relationship [45:10] \nYou need to have empathy for everyone you are negotiating with [47:11]\xa0Q\n\nFOLLOW:\xa0\nWEBSITE: daymondjohn.com/\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thesharkdaymond/ \nFACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheSharkDaymond/ \nTWITTER: twitter.com/TheSharkDaymond\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices