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Husband. Dad. Private fund manager of $245 M in real estate. Mission: Building Leaders to Live 100. Helping Leaders to live a life full of purpose.

Tennessee, USA
Joined November 2010
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24 takeaways to leave 2024 and take on 2025: 1. 25 minutes working out a day still trumps trying to find time for a 2 hour workout. 2. There is still no greater kids competition than who can push the elevator button first.
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One of the biggest dangers of chronic stress is that it gradually reduces your participation in life. You may still be working, leading, and building a business, but your relationships, health, and personal goals begin to suffer. Recognizing this pattern is the first step toward taking back control. Feeling overwhelmed by stress? Don't let it shrink your life. Take control of your mindset, protect your energy, and start living with intention. Follow Live100 Podcast for more insights on mindset, personal growth, and building a better life. 💪 For the full episode, check out this link! youtu.be/qxMDFBoNbnA #JasonYarusi #Live100 #StressManagement #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #MentalStrength #SelfImprovement #Leadership #LifeTransformation #LiveBetter #MindsetMatters
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Stop waiting for January to change your life. Before the year ends, take a moment to reflect: What did you plan for this year? What actually happened? What's the gap between your goals and your actions? What's one thing you can change starting NOW? Don't wait for another Monday, another month, or another New Year's resolution. If you don't like the ending of your current story, change it. Your future starts with the decisions you make today. Follow Jason Yarusi for more actionable lessons on discipline, personal growth, and building a better life. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #LookBackToMoveForward #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #Discipline #NewYearGoals #Mindset #TakeAction
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Kodak literally invented the digital camera—but refused to embrace it. Why? Its profitable film business was working, and the company didn't want to disrupt what was already successful. Eventually, the world went digital without Kodak. In 2012, Kodak filed for bankruptcy. Here's the powerful business lesson: Success can make reflection feel optional. Sometimes, the biggest threat to your growth isn't failure. It's refusing to change when things are working. Are you holding on to something that's preventing your next level? Follow Live 100 Podcast for more lessons on business, leadership, mindset, and personal growth. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #Kodak #BusinessLessons #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #Adaptability #PersonalDevelopment #Leadership #Mindset
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Ray Dalio lost everything after making one major economic prediction—and his biggest breakthrough came from reflecting on his mistakes. Instead of blaming the market, he questioned his own thinking, recognized his arrogance, and changed how he made decisions. His powerful lesson? Pain + Reflection = Progress. Pain alone doesn't make you better. What you learn from it—and how you change afterward—is what creates real growth. Are you learning from your mistakes or repeating them? Follow Live100 Podcast for more lessons on personal growth, leadership, and building a better life. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #RayDalio #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #SelfImprovement #Leadership #SuccessMindset #PainAndReflection #BusinessLessons
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You’re Missing the Best Part of Success Are you so focused on your next goal that you're forgetting to enjoy your life? I can chase bigger goals, reach new peaks, and keep pushing forward. But the journey is where I'm actually living. The difficult moments, the lessons, and the people along the way are all part of the story. Keep growing. Keep building. And don't forget to enjoy the process. What is the real cost of doing nothing? It’s easy to worry about failing, losing money, or being judged when you make a change. But staying exactly where you are has a cost, too. Every day you postpone the life you want is another day you cannot get back. Want to watch the full video podcast episode? Check the link below! 👇 youtu.be/P31kRFQng68 #Live100 #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #Entrepreneurship #LifeLessons
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Stop waiting for someday. Schedule the appointment. Show up for your workout. Have the difficult conversation. Take the first step toward the business and life you want. You can appreciate what you have while still deciding to grow. #JasonYarusi #Motivation #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #Entrepreneurship #HighPerformance #Live100
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What is the real cost of doing nothing? It’s easy to worry about failing, losing money, or being judged when you make a change. But staying exactly where you are has a cost, too. Every day you postpone the life you want is another day you cannot get back. Want to watch the full video podcast episode? Check the link below! 👇 youtu.be/ohiqmXGCH1U #JasonYarusi #Motivation #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #Entrepreneurship #HighPerformance #Live100
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Slow Progress Is Still Progress: Keep Moving Forward One of the biggest mistakes you can make is confusing slow progress with no progress. Sometimes, the results you're working toward are being built through small actions that nobody sees. You may not notice the transformation today, but every consistent effort contributes to the bigger picture. Think about running an ultramarathon. You don't focus on running all 50 miles at once. You focus on reaching the next mile. That's how I approach business, leadership, and life. Stop worrying about the entire journey. Focus on the next step. Keep moving forward. What's one small step you can take today toward your bigger goal? Follow Jason Yarusi and Live 100 for more lessons on persistence, leadership, and personal development. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #SlowProgress #KeepMovingForward #GrowthMindset #Persistence #EntrepreneurMotivation #Leadership #Consistency #PersonalDevelopment
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Patience doesn’t mean sitting around and waiting for success to happen. Building a business, creating a strong reputation, and achieving financial freedom take time. The real work happens long before the results become visible. Think of it like planting a seed. You have to nurture it, water it, and keep showing up before you can enjoy the fruit. Keep doing the work, even when the results haven’t arrived yet. Are you learning to trust the process while continuing to put in the work? Let me know in the comments. Follow Live 100 Podcast for more lessons on business, leadership, and personal growth. To watch the full episode, check out this link: youtu.be/7XCFOg87RvY?si=OwXA… #JasonYarusi #Live100 #Patience #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset #SuccessMindset #FinancialFreedom #Consistency #Motivation
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Keep Your Promises: Build Self-Trust and Earn Respect Every promise you keep is a deposit into your reputation—including the reputation you build with yourself. You don't need to be perfect. You need to become dependable. When you repeatedly do what you said you would do, you build trust with yourself, your family, and your team. Small actions, repeated day after day, can create a very different future. Take action today. Keep one promise and make it happen. For full Episode check this link: youtu.be/5q5Ahz3Py8o #JasonYarusi #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #Discipline #Integrity #KeepYourPromises #Live100
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Strong men know the difference between constructive criticism and toxic negativity. 💯 Not everyone who criticizes you wants to see you grow. Some people offer honest feedback to help you improve, while others simply want to tear you down. You don't have to accept every criticism to become a better man. Take the lesson, make the necessary changes, and stay focused on becoming the person you're meant to be. Growth requires humility, discernment, and the courage to keep moving forward. Follow Live100 for more insights on personal growth, discipline, mindset, and becoming your best self. #PersonalGrowth #MensMindset #ConstructiveCriticism #SelfImprovement #GrowthMindset #MentalStrength #Discipline #BecomingBetter #Leadership #JasonYarusi #Live100
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Stop Letting People’s Opinions Control Your Life People will question your intentions, criticize your decisions, and sometimes create a version of you that isn't true. But the real danger is allowing their words to distract you from the person you're trying to become. Don't waste your energy trying to convince everyone. Protect your focus, stay committed to your purpose, and keep building the life you want to live. Your response is your power. 💯 Follow for more insights on mindset, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and living the Live 100 philosophy. for full video episode check this link youtu.be/OI8jY7tFOpM #Live100 #JasonYarusi #MindsetMatters #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #EntrepreneurMindset #MentalStrength #IgnoreTheNoise #StayFocused #Motivation
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The final question is one most people ignore: Does your investment align with the life you want to build? A house can provide stability—or make you house poor. A rental property can create income—or become a second job you never wanted. A technically good investment can still be the wrong investment for your life. Your parents may have followed one strategy: one house, one city, one employer for 30 years. But your life may look completely different. Remote work, changing industries, building businesses, moving around the world, and investing globally can require a different strategy. The principles remain consistent—but your strategy needs to fit your life. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #LifeAlignment #Investing #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #RealEstateInvesting #InvestmentStrategy #MoneyMindset
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Everyone wants to get rich tomorrow. But how long can your money actually stay invested? Your time horizon matters. If you're planning to move within 12–24 months, buying a home may not be the most practical decision. Likewise, index investing generally requires a longer time horizon because markets can move against you in the short term. One principle to remember: Don’t put long-term money into short-term decisions. And don't let short-term money get trapped in long-term decisions because you weren't clear on the plan. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #Investing #TimeHorizon #WealthBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentStrategy
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How much control do you actually want over your investment? With real estate, an active operator can potentially improve a property, increase revenue, reduce expenses, and influence the outcome. But control comes with responsibility. It requires time, knowledge, desire, and the willingness to do the work. With an index fund, you have much less operational control—but you also get simplicity. So ask yourself honestly: Do you want operational control, or do you want simplicity? #JasonYarusi #Live100 #RealEstateInvesting #Investing #InvestmentStrategy #WealthBuilding #Entrepreneurship #FinancialFreedom
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Leverage can be powerful—but debt doesn’t care about your intentions. Real estate allows you to control a large asset with a portion of the purchase price. When used correctly, leverage can multiply returns. But it can also multiply losses. Vacancies happen. Repairs get expensive. Markets slow down. And your debt payments still have to be made. Leverage becomes powerful when the asset produces enough income and you have enough reserves to protect yourself. Otherwise, that same leverage can become monthly pressure. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #RealEstateInvesting #Leverage #WealthBuilding #Investing #FinancialEducation #Entrepreneurship
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Liquidity Matters: Can You Access Your Investment When You Need It? The asset is not the strategy. The asset is the tool. Before you decide where your next dollar goes, you need to understand the life you’re trying to build—and evaluate whether your investment actually supports it. One of the first things to consider is liquidity: How quickly can you access your money? Stocks and publicly traded funds can typically be sold quickly, while real estate may take months to sell. But having too much liquidity can also make it easier to make emotional decisions when markets get scary. The question isn’t just, “Can I sell?” It’s also: “How can I protect myself from my own emotions?” #JasonYarusi #Live100 #Investing #WealthBuilding #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentStrategy #MoneyMindset
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One bad event can eventually become five bad events. When something goes wrong, it's easy to abandon the behaviors that were holding your life together. One setback becomes another, then another—and before you know it, your life starts to unravel. The answer? Hold the line. Maybe you're not advancing today, but you don't have to retreat. When pressure hits, ask yourself: Can I still think? Can I still execute? Can I still control what I can control? Sometimes, refusing to go backward is the personal record you need to set that day. Don't retreat. Hold the line. 🎙️ Watch/listen to the full episode for the complete conversation. youtu.be/_9epQEwHvW4 #JasonYarusi #live100 #Mindset #Discipline #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Entrepreneurship #HighPerformance #SuccessMindset #MentalToughness
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How to Build Real Confidence: Keep the Promises You Make to Yourself Confidence isn’t about believing you’ll win every time. It’s about trusting yourself to respond when things go wrong. Real confidence is built through evidence—by trying, failing, learning, and continuing to show up. Every commitment you keep is a deposit into your confidence account. Every promise you casually break is a withdrawal. Want to build stronger self-confidence? Start small. Choose one promise you made to yourself today—and keep it. 💯 Your confidence grows when you prove to yourself that you can count on you. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #Confidence #SelfConfidence #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscipline #Mindset #SuccessMindset #SelfImprovement #KeepYourPromises #Consistency #PersonalDevelopment #MentalStrength #GrowthMindset #Discipline
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How to Build Real Confidence: Keep the Promises You Make to Yourself Confidence isn’t about believing you’ll win every time. It’s about trusting yourself to respond when things go wrong. Real confidence is built through evidence—by trying, failing, learning, and continuing to show up. Every commitment you keep is a deposit into your confidence account. Every promise you casually break is a withdrawal. Want to build stronger self-confidence? Start small. Choose one promise you made to yourself today—and keep it. 💯 Your confidence grows when you prove to yourself that you can count on you. #JasonYarusi #Live100 #Confidence #SelfConfidence #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscipline #Mindset #SuccessMindset #SelfImprovement #KeepYourPromises #Consistency #PersonalDevelopment #MentalStrength #GrowthMindset #Discipline
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