Hard Truths Young Men NEED to Hear | Life, Hustle & Growth w/ Donnell Hayes | Ep. 5

In this episode of Tatum Talks, I sit down with my brother Daniel Hayes — engineer, artist, producer, and the guy who’s been behind hundreds of my podcast edits. This conversation is different. It’s raw, real, and unfiltered.

We talk about everything — growing up, quitting sports, chasing dreams, making mistakes, and learning the hard way. Daniel opens up about what stopped him from going pro in sports, why he left it all behind, and how he found his lane in music and engineering.

We also get real about impatience, ego, being self-made, and why young men NEED to listen more and go through less fire when someone’s trying to help them.

If you’re chasing greatness, trying to figure out your purpose, or struggling with your attitude — this one is for you.

🔥 “Good is the enemy of great.” 🔥 “Some mistakes you don’t get a second chance to fix.” 🔥 “Your attitude determines your altitude.”

Tap in. Take notes. And grow with us.

— Derrick Tatum

📌 Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Intro: 29 Years of Brotherhood
• 03:50 – Why Daniel Quit Sports
• 09:45 – Real Talk: Learning the Hard Way
• 16:20 – Lessons Young Men Need to Hear
• 25:00 – Cleveland vs Atlanta: Life Differences
• 34:00 – Mistakes You Can’t Take Back
• 42:15 – Final Advice for Young Creatives
  
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