The accelerated success early in his career made him lose sight of the importance of the process and grounding himself.

“And I don't know if there was the appreciation for all of that kind of stuff because it happened in a manner that, you know, went relatively quickly. And and the lies you tell yourself are, well, once we're able to do that, well, then I'll be ready for something else.”

He believes that the five Ds—determination, dedication, desire, discipline, and decision-making—can help anyone succeed in any area of life.

“And people, for me, those 5Ds can help anyone in any aspect of their life.”