This one hit different. On this episode of The Mike Murphy Show, Mike and John Grimes open up about something every creative, every dreamer, every underdog feels at some point — that gut-wrenching frustration of watching everyone else win while you’re still grinding in silence. We talk about how easy it is to get lost chasing trends, hoping for quick results, and how that can pull you further away from the very thing that makes you special.This episode is about returning to yourself. About staying the course even when the applause is quiet. We get into how fear — not failure — is the real thing holding people back. How the opinions of others can paralyze you. And sometimes, when you tell your dreams to the wrong people, what you're really doing is asking for permission to quit.John shares how killing it at Chocolate Sundaes at the Laugh Factory wasn’t about going viral — it was about staying true to what he knows works. It’s proof that when you honor your own voice, the right people will hear you.We also talk about elevation — and how the company you keep plays a huge role in that. Surround yourself with people who dream big, speak life, and take action. Doubters drain you. Dreamers push you.And finally, we discuss the power of partnership. Whether it’s a manager, mentor, friend, or partner — choosing the right pruner, the person who helps shape your growth without cutting down your spirit, can change your whole trajectory.This is more than a conversation. It’s a call to believe. In your vision. In your circle. In yourself.#MikeMurphy #JohnGrimes #TheMikeMurphyShow #CreativeJourney #StayAuthentic #ChasingDreams #ChocolateSundaes #LaughFactory #BelieveInYourself #FearKillsDreams #ElevateYourCircle #RealTalk #StayTheCourse #Artist #Winning #ChocolateSundaesComedy