There is one key factor that is under your control which will make your dreams come true. You must believe you can. All the physical exertion in the world will make no difference if your mind isn’t set to become the person you want to be. Drew’s guest, Cornell Thomas, is a shining example of ‘if there is a will there is a way’. Every single twist and turn in Cornell’s inspiring story is enough to make most people give up, but not him. He made adversity his teacher. He has transitioned from wannabe basketball player to head coach to professional speaker and author and the sky's the limit for what is next. During this conversation, he shares the power of his mother’s faith, the struggles he faced while working toward his dream, and why he shares his message with the next generation. 

 

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Key Takeaways:

 

[6:04] When Cornell first started learning basketball he says he had the coordination of a baby deer.

 

[11:19] The sobering realization that his mother had more faith in him than he did. 

 

[15:40] Just after getting a big opportunity to play ball in Portugal, Cornell tore his calf muscle and needed surgery.

 

[20:17] After recovery, Cornell realized his purpose in life wasn’t to play basketball, it was to help people. 

 

[30:03] The many transitions Cornell went through on his path to become an author and professional speaker. 

 

[38:13] Stretching himself outside of his comfort zone is how Cornell keeps continual learning in his life.

 

[44:57] Cornell explains how he speaks with children.

 

[48:22] Game of Death is Cornell’s new book about the mindset of an entrepreneur. 

 

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