--- title: Epic Investor-Episode-13-You-Are-You-Not -What-You-Do --- [![Epic Capital Funds logo](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/EPIC%20Cap%20logo.png?width=3600&height=1200&name=EPIC%20Cap%20logo.png "Epic Capital Funds logo")](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com?hsLang=en) - [About Us](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/about-epic) Show submenu for About Us - [Team](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/meet-the-team) - [Our Why](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/our-why) - [Impact Equity](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/about-impact-equity) - [Portal](https://epiccapital.invportal.com/app/invest-now) - [Contact](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/contact) - [Portfolio](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/investments) - [Podcast](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/epic-investor-podcast) - [About Us](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/about-epic) Show submenu for About Us - [Team](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/meet-the-team) - [Our Why](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/our-why) - [Impact Equity](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/about-impact-equity) - [Portal](https://epiccapital.invportal.com/app/invest-now) - [Contact](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/contact) - [Portfolio](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/investments) - [Podcast](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/epic-investor-podcast) ![epic podcast-13](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/hs-fs/hubfs/epic%20podcas-3.png?width=527&height=600&name=epic%20podcas-3.png) #### Episode 13 ### YOU ARE YOU, NOT WHAT YOU DO Are you making investment decisions from clarity? If you’re making them from fear or ego, how can you reconnect with your true identity? #### **What you’ll learn in this episode:** In this episode, Rich, Jason, and James explore why it’s beneficial for investors to stop defining themselves by roles, titles, possessions, or deal outcomes, and instead root their identity in who they truly are. This episode will encourage you to know yourself deeply, make decisions intentionally, and build wealth aligned with purpose rather than pressure.   LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE 34:51 ### Episode Highlights (01:46) Why tying your worth to external success leads to emotional instability and poor decision-making. (05:02) How cultural norms condition investors to focus on “what you do” instead of “who you are.” (11:15) Why discovering your authentic self creates clarity.  (14:42) How taking a “clarity break” helps eliminate noise. (17:02) Why ego-driven decisions often lead to investment losses and regret. (20:33) How confidence grows from understanding your strengths and limits.  (28:40) Why focusing on your highest and best use leads to better outcomes and more aligned investing. ### Connect with Your Hosts - [Rich Jarvis](https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddjarvis/) - [Jason Morris](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-morris-jmo/) - [James Morrell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-morrell/) ### Subscribe to *The Epic Investor* - [Apple Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-epic-investor/id1842931450) - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/7IlXsLLc9AoeatJOVWzCWN) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@EpicCapitalFunds?sub_confirmation=1) ### Learn More About Epic Capital Funds - [Website](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/?hsLang=en) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/77759472/admin/dashboard/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/epiccapitalfunds/) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/Epic-Capital-Funds/61564739830626/) ### About *The Epic Investor* The Epic Investor” podcast will help you learn how to use private equity and real estate investing as tools for financial freedom and a more fulfilling life. We’ll guide you towards building passive income and making smarter investment decisions. In each episode, we’ll break down complex investment concepts into clear, actionable insights to give you freedom of purpose. [View More Episodes](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/epic-investor-podcast?hsLang=en) [![Full Logo White & Gold](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/hubfs/Full%20Logo%20White%20%26%20Gold.svg "Full Logo White & Gold")](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com?hsLang=en) Epic Capital Funds 1880 S Cobalt Point Way, Ste 300 Meridian, ID 83642 [208.918.5800](tel:2089185800) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epic-capital-funds/) - [About Us](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/about-epic) - [Impact Equity](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/about-impact-equity) - [Portal](https://epiccapital.invportal.com/app/invest-now) - [Contact](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/contact) - [Portfolio](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/investments) - [Podcast](https://www.epiccapitalfunds.com/epic-investor-podcast) ##### Stay updated Get the latest updates and offers powered by Tribute Media - [an inbound marketing agency](https://www.tributemedia.com/)