Embracing Failure and Rising Above: Chris Johnsen on Mindset, Patience, and Moving Forward

Chris Johnsen’s fascination with investing started early. As a child, Chris was captivated by the idea of growing money—likening it to planting a seed and watching a crop flourish. Even the simple act of earning interest from a bank account felt magical. Unlike most kids who couldn’t wait to spend their allowance, Chris was remarkably frugal, seizing every chance to save or earn more through chores or odd jobs. Now a parent himself, Chris sometimes chuckles at his children’s eagerness to spend, remembering just how differently he approached money from a young age—a foundation that sparked a lifelong passion for investment and financial growth.Welcome to another episode of The Pulse Ox Podcast guest is Chris Johnsen—a business lawyer, entrepreneur, and investor based in Houston, Texas. In this candid conversation with host Eric Stopper, Chris Johnsen takes us on an inspiring journey from his early fascination with saving and investing as a child, through the ups and downs of building his career and navigating major life challenges.Chris shares how his first big stock investment as a teenager sparked a lifelong passion for finance, why Rich Dad, Poor Dad became a pivotal influence, and how lessons learned in both wins and losses shaped his approach to business and life. Together, Chris Johnsen and Eric Stopper dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship—the failures, resilience, and the mindset shifts that come from adversity.This episode is full of honesty, practical wisdom, and personal stories that remind us there’s growth to be found in both success and setback. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just looking for motivation to handle life’s curveballs, you won’t want to miss this one.00:00 "Fascination with Growing Money"06:13 Investing: Patience Over Panic09:59 "Harvest Good from Failure"11:24 Coping with Failure and Recovery14:39 "Releasing Resentment Through Visualization"18:37 "Harvest Good, Embrace Change"21:59 Chris Johnsen: Business Profile Overview