• EP 7: Chess, Not Checkers: Mastering Strategy, Mindset, and Personal Growth - With Darius Mills, Part One

  • Mar 4 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
  • Podcast

EP 7: Chess, Not Checkers: Mastering Strategy, Mindset, and Personal Growth - With Darius Mills, Part One

  • Summary

  • Welcome to Episode 7 of the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! Today, we are honored to welcome Darius Mills—an independent insurance broker, entrepreneur, and advocate for financial empowerment. Darius’ journey from financial rock bottom to building a thriving business is a testament to faith, perseverance, and a powerful mindset shift.

    After leaving the security of a 9-5 job to pursue entrepreneurship, Darius faced crippling debt and self-doubt. But through resilience, strategic thinking, and a commitment to personal growth, he rebuilt his career and now helps individuals and families secure their financial future. His approach merges financial security with a mindset of abundance, rooted in the belief that true wealth begins with faith in yourself and the highest power.

    In this episode, we’ll dive into Darius’ transformation, his approach to financial security, and why faith plays a key role in long-term success. This conversation goes beyond insurance—we’re talking about entrepreneurship, overcoming adversity, personal growth, relationships, and the sacrifices necessary to achieve success in business and life.

    💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:The Entrepreneurial Leap – How Darius transitioned from employee to business owner and navigated financial uncertainty. ✅ Overcoming Scarcity & Fear – The mindset shifts that helped him break free from financial struggles. ✅ Faith & Finance – Why faith is a key ingredient in wealth-building and risk-taking. ✅ Sacrifices for Success – The personal and professional sacrifices required to elevate in business and life. ✅ Books & Personal Growth – The resources and practices that helped him level up.

    Special Focus in This Episode:

    • Breaking Through Scarcity – How shifting your mindset from surviving to thriving changes everything.
    • Faith as a Foundation – How belief in yourself and a higher power fuels success.
    • Communication & Relationships – The role of healthy relationships in business and personal growth.

    🔗 Connect with Darius Mills: 📲 Instagram: @7faithandfinance
    📘 Facebook: Darius Mills
    🌐 Website: Vogt Insurance Partners - Darius Mills

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    💡 Final Thoughts:
    Darius Mills’ journey is a powerful example of turning setbacks into comebacks. His story reminds us that success isn’t just about financial growth—it’s about faith, perseverance, and becoming the best version of yourself. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or someone striving for personal and financial success, this episode will challenge you to rethink your strategy and embrace a mindset of abundance. Tune in now on the Pura Vida Wealth Podcast! 🎙️🔥

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