Dreams Aren’t a Want — They’re a Need (with Philip Jayhawk Chan)
About this episode
Philip Jayhawk Chan discusses the importance of treating goals as needs and shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur.
In this episode, Philip Jayhawk Chan, founder and CEO of his firm and a rising voice in the world of leadership and success, breaks down what it truly takes to build an empire. Philip shares his personal journey from athlete to entrepreneur and explains how he’s built a life around intention, discipline, and strategic self-awareness. He challenges the common “dream big” mindset and reframes it into something far more powerful: your goals aren’t a want — they’re a need. Philip discusses how he approaches his NBA ownership goals with relentless urgency and how he continues to grow as a leader by focusing on skills, systems, and the people he surrounds himself with. He also shares success principles around earning your rewards, mastering self-awareness, and building a life at the intersection of passion and skillset. KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Convert your wants into needs Philip explains that the difference between people who succeed and those who don’t is relentless urgency . Your goals should feel as essential as breathing. 2. Success requires relentless effort Entrepreneurship isn’t a trend — it’s a grind. Philip emphasizes that big dreams require big work, consistency, and resilience…
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