EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 24 MIN
DMF Episode 330 — Jaze Bordeaux (Part 5): You Won’t Believe How I Almost Gave Up on Track!
from The DMF With Justin Younts · host Justin Younts
Welcome to the DMF! I’m Justin Younts, and in this episode I continue my conversation with filmmaker Jaze Bordeaux as we explore the power of mindset, perspective, and personal growth — both in life and in the creative journey.During our discussion, I share a pivotal story from my own life that reshaped how I approach challenges. I talk about trying out for the basketball team and not making it — a moment that felt like failure at the time. That experience led me to join the track team, something completely outside my comfort zone.At first, I resisted it. I felt outmatched and overwhelmed. But over time, that discomfort became the very thing that pushed me forward.The turning point came during a crucial race when I realized my biggest obstacle wasn’t physical — it was mental. My perspective had been holding me back. Once I reframed how I saw myself and focused on my strengths, everything shifted — and I ended up winning.Jaze and I use this story as a springboard to discuss how mindset, resilience, and reframing failure are essential tools for filmmakers, actors, and creatives navigating the industry.This episode is packed with insights on perspective, growth, and how shifting your internal narrative can change your external results.Let’s dive in.Check out these links:http://jazebordeaux.com/https://www.facebook.com/jazebordeaux/https://www.instagram.com/jazebordeaux/https://www.threads.net/@jazebordeauxhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jazebordeauxhttps://x.com/jazebordeaux00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:06 - Discussion on Previous Topics00:00:46 - Personal Story: Track and Field Experience00:09:24 - Lessons Learned from Track and Field Experience00:10:25 - Applying Lessons to Life and Work00:12:04 - Inside the Actors Studio Questions: Morning Routine00:12:50 - Inside the Actors Studio Questions: Nighttime Routine00:13:27 - Inside the Actors Studio Questions: Meditation Practice00:15:07 - Starting Taekwondo and Reading Screenplays00:16:20 - Listening to Music: Hans Zimmer00:16:41 - Discussion on Movie 'Shame' and Favorite Hans Zimmer Track00:18:41 - What are you Watching: TV Series00:21:27 - Last Film Watched in Theater: 'Honey'00:24:07 - Contact Information and Closing
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Welcome to the DMF! I’m Justin Younts, and in this episode I continue my conversation with filmmaker Jaze Bordeaux as we explore the power of mindset, perspective, and personal growth — both in life and in the creative journey.During our discussion, I share a pivotal story from my own life that reshaped how I approach challenges. I talk about trying out for the basketball team and not making it — a moment that felt like failure at the time. That experience led me to join the track team, something completely outside my comfort zone.At first, I resisted it. I felt outmatched and overwhelmed. But over time, that discomfort became the very thing that pushed me forward.The turning point came during a crucial race when I realized my biggest obstacle wasn’t physical — it was mental. My perspective had been holding me back. Once I reframed how I saw myself and focused on my strengths, everything shifted — and I ended up winning.Jaze and I use this story as a springboard to discuss how mindset, resilience, and reframing failure are essential tools for filmmakers, actors, and creatives navigating the industry.This episode is packed with insights on perspective, growth, and how shifting your internal narrative can change your external results.Let’s dive in.Check out these links:http://jazebordeaux.com/https://www.facebook.com/jazebordeaux/https://www.instagram.com/jazebordeaux/https://www.threads.net/@jazebordeauxhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jazebordeauxhttps://x.com/jazebordeaux00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:06 - Discussion on Previous Topics00:00:46 - Personal Story: Track and Field Experience00:09:24 - Lessons Learned from Track and Field Experience00:10:25 - Applying Lessons to Life and Work00:12:04 - Inside the Actors Studio Questions: Morning Routine00:12:50 - Inside the Actors Studio Questions: Nighttime Routine00:13:27 - Inside the Actors Studio Questions: Meditation Practice00:15:07 - Starting Taekwondo and Reading Screenplays00:16:20 - Listening to Music: Hans Zimmer00:16:41 - Discussion on Movie 'Shame' and Favorite Hans Zimmer Track00:18:41 - What are you Watching: TV Series00:21:27 - Last Film Watched in Theater: 'Honey'00:24:07 - Contact Information and Closing
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