We Only Need Power if We Want to Do Harm... Otherwise Love is Enough to Get Anything Done episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 15, 2023 · 58 MIN

We Only Need Power if We Want to Do Harm... Otherwise Love is Enough to Get Anything Done

from Your Next: A Guide to Finding Fulfillment After Your Exit Hosted by Jerome Myers · host Jerome Myers - Advisor to exiting founders

Award Winning Mentalist Frederic Da Silva shares his journey from receiving a magic box as a child in France to becoming a world-renowned performer with a long-running show in Las Vegas. Frederic explains that after getting the magic box at age 5, he instantly knew magic would be his life's purpose. Frederic emphasizes that it's all about deeply connecting with the audience and touching their hearts, not just impressing them with magic tricks. Frederic exemplifies extreme discipline and persistence, taking immediate action despite obstacles.. He believes love and connection are more powerful than any magic tricks or ideas, as expressed in the quote “We only need power if we want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get anything done. [00:00 - 09:10] - A Magical Beginning Frederic received a magic box as a 5 year old in France and instantly knew magic would be his life's purpose He started performing for family and in restaurants as a teenager At age 18, Frederic visited Las Vegas and vowed to one day have his own show on the strip [09:11 - 23:12] - The Long Road to Las Vegas For 12 years, Frederic worked multiple jobs in France, saving up money to bring to Vegas He constantly returned to Vegas, knocking on doors trying to get a venue When he finally got a 6 week contract, he initially had zero ticket sales Frederic flew weekly to Europe to perform and make money to pay rent in Vegas [23:13 - 39:20] - It's All About the Audience Frederic aims to deeply connect with the audience and touch their hearts He never charges for meet and greets because his dream was to have an audience Even the smartest people can't figure out his mentalism act, showing how little we know Love and connection to the audience is more important than the magic tricks [39:21 - 56:30] - The Power of Persistence and Taking Action To open a locked combination, Frederic tried every possibility for 24 hours straight until he succeeded He exemplifies extreme discipline, persistence and taking action despite obstacles Ideas must be executed immediately before they can come to fruition Frederic emphasizes being true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities Key Quotes: "We only need power if we want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get anything done." - Frederic Da Silva "In a world where you can be anything, be brave enough to be yourself." - Frederic Da Silva Connect with Frederic! Website: https://paranormaltheshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranormallasvegas/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.  Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.itooktheredpill.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Award Winning Mentalist Frederic Da Silva shares his journey from receiving a magic box as a child in France to becoming a world-renowned performer with a long-running show in Las Vegas. Frederic explains that after getting the magic box at age 5, he instantly knew magic would be his life's purpose. Frederic emphasizes that it's all about deeply connecting with the audience and touching their hearts, not just impressing them with magic tricks. Frederic exemplifies extreme discipline and persistence, taking immediate action despite obstacles.. He believes love and connection are more powerful than any magic tricks or ideas, as expressed in the quote “We only need power if we want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get anything done. [00:00 - 09:10] - A Magical Beginning Frederic received a magic box as a 5 year old in France and instantly knew magic would be his life's purpose He started performing for family and in restaurants as a teenager At age 18, Frederic visited Las Vegas and vowed to one day have his own show on the strip [09:11 - 23:12] - The Long Road to Las Vegas For 12 years, Frederic worked multiple jobs in France, saving up money to bring to Vegas He constantly returned to Vegas, knocking on doors trying to get a venue When he finally got a 6 week contract, he initially had zero ticket sales Frederic flew weekly to Europe to perform and make money to pay rent in Vegas [23:13 - 39:20] - It's All About the Audience Frederic aims to deeply connect with the audience and touch their hearts He never charges for meet and greets because his dream was to have an audience Even the smartest people can't figure out his mentalism act, showing how little we know Love and connection to the audience is more important than the magic tricks [39:21 - 56:30] - The Power of Persistence and Taking Action To open a locked combination, Frederic tried every possibility for 24 hours straight until he succeeded He exemplifies extreme discipline, persistence and taking action despite obstacles Ideas must be executed immediately before they can come to fruition Frederic emphasizes being true to yourself and embracing your unique qualities Key Quotes: "We only need power if we want to do something harmful, otherwise love is enough to get anything done." - Frederic Da Silva "In a world where you can be anything, be brave enough to be yourself." - Frederic Da Silva Connect with Frederic! Website: https://paranormaltheshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paranormallasvegas/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.  Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.itooktheredpill.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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