Today's guest is Terry Crews. He's an author, action-movie hero, sitcom star, children’s book illustrator, advertising pitchman, playable video game character, talent show host, high-end furniture designer, and human rights activist. He's written his new memoir, Tough: My Journey to True Power, where he chronicles the story of how he went from being a six-year-old boy with a goofy, toothless smile to being utterly selfish and angry, to a man who can finally acknowledge his own weaknesses and vulnerabilities and use his experiences to help motivate those around him.




In this episode you will learn:How Terry’s childhood led him to having a toxic definition of “being tough” and how he overcame itHow getting revenge isn’t the best solution to your problemsWhy it’s important to own your truth and be vulnerableWhy it’s important to remain humble in your career


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Terry Crews On Overcoming Toxic Toughness & Finding True Power EP 1258

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