We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dr Ray Fearon Jr. Check out our conversation below.
Ray, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is a normal day like for you right now?
A normal day for me consists of waking up early before my kids do. A bit of peace and a workout. Then get the kids ready for daycare. From there, I either start work or I go the golf course to film some content.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Dr. Ray Fearon. I am a psychologist and I create golf content on Youtube as well.
I run my own therapy practice which allows for a lot of flexiblity in my life and I enjoy being my own boss.
The Youtube I started as a creative outlet. I stopped filming content for weddings and businesses since my business took over most of my time. Since starting last year, its growing which is fun to see.
I focus the content on improving at golf and mental health.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed that a lot of things mattered more than they actually do. As a kid, of course you think being good at gym class, running the mile quickly, social status, good grades, all those things are the most important thing that’ll set you up for your future. But, mostly doesn’t matter. In a good way though.
Most things will come to be in your life if you simply focus on what you want and do it consistently. That’ll be better than 90% of people because most people jump from one thing to the next without completion. If you just focus on the people and things that make you happy rather than what the rest of the world is telling you to focus on, you’ll be successful.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I’ve always focused on doing my own thing. Starting a wedding photography business. Making content for small businesses. My own psychology practice and now youtube.
When you’re getting started and watching content on How to start on youtube, you feel like everyone is successful. And that they are successful very quickly and easily. But, it’s a lie. Getting rid of those thoughts on “Why isn’t this working” or “I should be further ahead than I am”. Making you want to quit.
But all it takes is one thing to click and then the rest falls in place. As long as you continue to do it and experiment while being authentic, things have worked for me.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? Is the public version of you the real you?
Yep! It’s something that I work on with a lot of my clients. Being authentic is an easy way to start living the life you want. A lot of people feel disconnected or uncomfortable with certain things in their lives; work or relationships for example. Simply by not being honest with themselves or trying to fit an image to others.
We all do that. I did that. But in college, I realized that I wasn’t happy. I didn’t honestly know what I wanted for myself and had to take a hard look at my life. Then, I decided “F it” just do what you want. Since then, life has been going great.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
Probably the Youtube Channel. Which is fine. I don’t think everything you do in your life needs to be lifelong, legacy, 10/10. I think if it makes you happy while you’re doing it, then it’s working. I enjoy it now and I want it to work BUT I don’t necessarily try to make it work with the vision of 10 years down the line. It’s a fun hobby which is all that matters right now.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Thrivingmindstherapy.com
- Instagram: @mrgolfpsychologist
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJBSC1YKWd5pCqAqXLChFQ
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