Episode 1: Ruben Islas
Episode 1: Ruben Islas

I am Driven Podcast

Ruben Islas is a true rags to riches story. Ruben was born in LA to immigrant parents from Mexico. He quickly learned that his tolerance for risk and big picture thinking gave him an edge in 'running game' from selling bootleg church wine, to starring...

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I am Driven Podcast

Douglas Brackmann

Some people are born with a drive often seen in entrepreneurs, pro-athletes, adventurers and Navy SEALs. It's in their DNA. Research has shown that certain genes can manifest resilient and highly focused people who can also be impulsive, easily distracted and struggle with addiction. If you have these traits, it can create havoc in your life. You may be diagnosed with ADHD or OCD. But what the world tells you is a disorder may actually be your greatest gift. Here to help is psychologist and author, Dr. Douglas Brackmann. Using his experience in teaching the highly Driven how to master their gift, Doug provides the insights and tools you need to master yours. Listen to interviews with Driven individuals to learn from their successes, their set-backs, and know you are in good company on the path to manifesting the life you've always wanted.

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Ruben Islas: From Bootleg Wine to Hollywood Success

“When I was able to forgive myself and get rid of the shame and get rid of all that stuff, you know, that was such a huge weight that allowed me to start inching out of the darkness into just a real understanding of being a driven person.”

Meet Ruben Islas, a man whose journey from the streets of LA to the bright lights of Hollywood is nothing short of extraordinary. Born to immigrant parents from Mexico, Ruben's early life was a whirlwind of risk and resilience. He started off selling bootleg church wine and quickly realized that his knack for big-picture thinking set him apart.

Whether it was starring in a Hollywood comedy tour or selling insurance to New York gangsters, Ruben took on challenges that others shied away from and excelled at them. Now, he owns two film companies and a real estate investment firm, and has recently released his first film, 'In Other Words,' on HBOMax. In this episode of the 'I Am Driven Podcast,' Dr. Douglas Brackmann sits down with Ruben to explore the mindset that fueled his incredible journey.

They discuss the unique traits of driven individuals, like impulsiveness and hyperfocus, and how these can be both a blessing and a curse. Ruben opens up about his battles with addiction and anxiety, and how meditation and visualization helped him overcome these obstacles. He also shares candid advice for those struggling with self-doubt and shame, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and forgiveness. If you're looking for a story of resilience, reinvention, and relentless drive, this episode is a must-listen.

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