Episode Highlight: Why Mindset Is the First Problem You Have to Solve - James Eager
Sat Feb 07 2026
Originally aired: March 2022
Episode Number: 121
Growth rarely comes from knowing more; it comes from thinking differently, getting the right support, and being willing to move before you feel ready.
In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, professional bass guitar and double bass player James Eager explores why mindset is often the real constraint in business and life, the value of having an experienced coach in your corner, and why taking action—despite uncertainty—is non-negotiable. Learn why most progress comes from experiments that don't work, how failure becomes feedback, and why the breakthroughs that change everything are only found after you've been willing to try, learn, and keep moving forward.
Listen to the full episode here:
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Originally aired: March 2022 Episode Number: 121 Growth rarely comes from knowing more; it comes from thinking differently, getting the right support, and being willing to move before you feel ready. In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, professional bass guitar and double bass player James Eager explores why mindset is often the real constraint in business and life, the value of having an experienced coach in your corner, and why taking action—despite uncertainty—is non-negotiable. Learn why most progress comes from experiments that don't work, how failure becomes feedback, and why the breakthroughs that change everything are only found after you've been willing to try, learn, and keep moving forward. Listen to the full episode here: https://kite.link/jameseager