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We explore the challenging reality of consistency that most motivational speakers don't address—showing up when your body is exhausted, your mind is cloudy, but your soul still wants to win.

• Only 3% of people write down their goals and dreams
• Most people quit around day 16 or week 2 when the initial excitement fades
• Winners distinguish themselves by continuing even when tired or struggling
• The book "Never Eat Alone" discusses networking and relationship-building for success, especially for those without established connections
• Oral cancer has an 84% five-year survival rate when caught early
• Dogs rarely get cavities because they consume less sugar than humans
• Electric toothbrushes are more effective than manual ones for removing plaque
• Consistency isn't about being perfect—it's about showing up even during difficult days
• Self-love means being honest about your feelings while still moving with intention

Stand on business about your goals and dreams, even when it's hard. Show up for yourself, even on your most difficult days.

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Dr. Shon shares her commitment to consistency on day 15 of her challenge despite not feeling motivated, explaining that consistency must override feelings when pursuing meaningful goals. The Hood to Hooded podcast continues exploring Brian Tracy's book "Eat That Frog" with a focus on developing urgency and single-handling tasks.

• Consistency requires showing up regardless of how you feel
• High performers develop a sense of urgency rather than procrastinating
• Getting into "flow state" makes work effortless and productive
• Self-discipline is the fundamental building block for success and achievement
• Social media acts like "sugar for the brain" - addictive but empty of substance
• Nearly 50% of teens believe social media damages youth mental health
• Regular consumption of sugary drinks increases oral cancer risk by 23%
• Self-love means not requiring external validation to feel whole
• You don't need to be perfect to be powerful - consistency matters more

Join us tomorrow as we begin our next book, "Never Eat Alone," focusing on relationship building and networking. Remember to brush, floss, and hydrate your teeth tonight!

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Two weeks into the Hood to Hooded Consistency Project marks a significant milestone in the journey of building discipline, consistency, and self-worth. This isn't just about streaming daily—it's about developing the muscle of showing up for yourself regardless of circumstances.

Today's focus dives into powerful gems from "Eat That Frog," specifically chapters 18 and 19, offering complementary approaches to defeating procrastination. The "slice and dice" method encourages breaking overwhelming tasks into manageable pieces, allowing our brains to release motivating endorphins with each small completion. Meanwhile, creating large chunks of uninterrupted focus time enables deep work on major priorities. Remember: productive people don't find time—they make time for what truly matters.

Statistics shared reveal that lifelong learners earn three times more over their lifetime and feel 44% more fulfilled at work than those who stop learning after formal education. This reinforces the value of staying curious, hungry for growth, and consistently investing in skill development. The Hood to Hooded journey embodies this principle—showing up daily, learning constantly, and embracing imperfection along the way.

A special segment on Oral Cancer Awareness Month highlights the crucial differences between common canker sores and potentially dangerous oral cancer lesions. While canker sores typically heal within two weeks, oral cancer presents as persistent sores that don't heal and may bleed easily. This knowledge could literally save lives.

The stream concludes with a vital reminder about balance: consistency matters, but enjoying the journey prevents burnout. Breaking generational curses and achieving meaningful goals requires determination, yes—but also protecting your peace and finding joy in the process. Whether you're building a business, pursuing education, or developing any skill, remember that perfection isn't required to be powerful. What matters is showing up authentically, day after day, even when no one's watching.

Join us live on Twitch nightly as we continue this transformative journey from hood to hooded, one consistent day at a time.

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We explore how technology can be your best friend or worst enemy, and why managing your time intentionally is crucial for breaking generational curses and overcoming procrastination. The episode dives into practical strategies for taking control of your digital life while maintaining peace, clarity, and creativity.

• Understanding the "toxic tech trap" and its impact on mental health and productivity
• Research showing people check phones 46-85 times daily, linked to stress and decreased brain function
• How CEOs who unplug for just 48 hours experience better memory, sleep, and relationships
• Applying the 80-20 rule to email management and turning off non-essential notifications
• Doubling productivity through 90-minute focused work sessions with strategic breaks
• Ten practical challenges for digital detox including app deletion and creating a "self-care hour"
• The importance of silence and disconnection: "You can't hear your calling through constant noise"
• Oral cancer awareness: understanding the stages and importance of early detection

I challenge you to pick one digital detox habit to implement today. Whether turning off notifications, spending time in nature without your phone, or creating a phone-free morning routine—take back control of your time and mind. Peace, power and progress, Niji!

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What's truly holding you back from achieving your dreams? In this powerful exploration of personal constraints, Dr. Chieftess Sunflower reveals the uncomfortable truth that 80% of our limiting factors come from within, not from external circumstances.

Drawing from Brian Tracy's "Eat That Frog," we dive deep into identifying the specific constraints that slow our progress and how developing accountability transforms our ability to overcome them. Rather than using trauma, poverty, or circumstance as excuses, successful people turn inward to find both the cause and cure for what's holding them back.

The path from "Hood to Hooded" requires putting significant pressure on yourself. As we discover, only 2% of people can work effectively without supervision—meaning self-motivation becomes your superpower. Through practical techniques for boosting self-esteem, creating personal deadlines, and pushing beyond the point where most people quit, you'll learn how to become your own most effective cheerleader.

Most revealing are the four specific behaviors that optimistic people consistently demonstrate: finding good in every situation, extracting valuable lessons from setbacks, focusing on solutions rather than problems, and continually talking about their goals. These habits create momentum that propels you forward even when facing significant challenges.

The journey concludes with a profound exploration of identity and how discovering your heritage can provide the foundation needed to break generational curses and create a new legacy. By combining self-knowledge with optimism and accountability, you develop the mindset needed to transform not just yourself, but potentially your entire family line.

Ready to identify and eliminate what's truly holding you back? This episode provides the roadmap and mindset shifts needed to break through your constraints and reach new heights of personal achievement.

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Money isn't real—but if you don't master its rules, you'll forever remain trapped in the matrix of financial struggle. This powerful truth forms the foundation of a transformative journey through financial literacy, cultural identity, and breaking generational curses.

The stark reality hits hard: only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy, while communities of color face predatory lending at three times the rate of others. With the average Black household net worth sitting at just $17,150 compared to $171,000 for white households, the need for financial education has never been more urgent. But this isn't just about numbers—it's about reclaiming power.

We explore ten practical strategies to develop financial literacy, from free apps that track spending to shadowing successful business owners. The path to wealth building becomes accessible through learning about credit, investing, and creating passive income streams that work while you sleep. The message resonates clearly: you don't have to work your whole life for minimum wage when you can learn to leverage money as a tool for freedom.

Beyond finances, we dive into the profound connection between genealogy, identity, and breaking free from mental constraints. Discovering your true ancestral heritage—especially for those who identify as American Indigenous Indian (Niiji)—can radically transform your self-perception and confidence. This knowledge serves as the ultimate foundation for building wealth with purpose and pride in who you truly are.

The CDP formula—Consistency plus Discipline minus Procrastination—emerges as the framework for sustainable growth in any area of life. Whether through content creation, developing marketable skills, or pursuing education, breaking generational curses requires deliberate action starting today.

Ready to transform your relationship with money and reclaim your power? This episode provides the blueprint for your journey from survival mode to prosperity through knowledge, identity, and purposeful action. The world needs what you have to offer—don't wait another day to begin.

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Navigating the journey from poverty to professional success requires consistency, resilience, and the courage to keep showing up even on the hardest days.

• Coming from poverty to college means taking a path that often feels isolating and without a roadmap
• Florida State University represents both opportunity and complicated history around indigenous identity and cultural appropriation
• Working multiple jobs while studying (lab work, hotel shifts, grocery bagging) became necessary for survival
• The recent campus tragedy at FSU reminds us how quickly safe spaces can become traumatic environments
• Starting a dental practice without family support creates unique challenges beyond the clinical skills learned in school
• The mental barriers from growing up in the hood require intentional work to overcome default mechanisms of sadness or anger
• Creating multiple streams of income becomes essential when traditional paths feel unstable
• The 365-day consistency challenge demonstrates the power of showing up daily, even when exhausted or discouraged
• Finding your tribe of supporters who understand your journey without judgment is critical to sustainable success
• Remembering the mantra: if it doesn't help you grow, glow, or flow—it's a no

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From homelessness in New York while treating patients at Brooklyn hospital to owning a dental practice, my journey demonstrates that with persistence and self-belief, you can overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and break generational curses.

• Experienced homelessness twice, including while working as a doctor in New York
• Struggled with serious health issues from endometriosis treatment during final year of dental school
• Received no congratulations or support when opening dental practice
• Discovered indigenous heritage which transformed self-perception and provided strength
• Committed to consistency and showing up daily despite challenges
• Breaking generational curses requires refusing to quit even when everyone else counts you out

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Pushing past the bare minimum is where true growth happens. This raw, unfiltered conversation dives into the reality behind professional success stories that often gloss over the struggles along the way. My journey from "Hood to Hooded" wasn't the straight path many assume – it was filled with unexpected health crises, homelessness, and moments where giving up seemed like the only option.

After graduating from Meharry Medical College, I faced what should have been my triumph with an unexpected battle. During my final semester, emergency surgery for endometriosis left me with one ovary and medication side effects that nearly destroyed me physically and mentally. The assumption that crossing the graduation stage instantly transforms financial circumstances couldn't be further from my reality. With no family support system and severe illness, I found myself making impossible choices – eventually sleeping in my car during dental residency in New York while still showing up professionally each day.

What kept me going? The unwavering belief that consistency would eventually yield results. Today's "consistency project" represents my public commitment to show up for 365 consecutive days regardless of circumstances – not because it's easy (it's actually my greatest weakness), but because I've learned that pushing through when quitting seems reasonable is what separates dreams from achievements. The CDP formula – Consistency plus Discipline minus Procrastination equals Growth – became my lifeline through homelessness and continues guiding me through practice ownership challenges today. Your current circumstances don't define your potential; they merely test your determination to claim what you know is possible. Whatever dream you're pursuing, remember this: when you refuse to quit on yourself, nothing can stop you. How will you show up for yourself today?

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We explore the power of consistency in achieving any goal through daily commitment and action, regardless of circumstances or energy levels. The Consistency Project challenges us to show up for 365 days straight—with no days off and no excuses.

• Momentum builds even when energy is low—just showing up strengthens your consistency muscle
• You don't need perfect conditions to be consistent—just discipline, a decision, and a deeper why
• Write down your three most important goals in key life areas to create clarity and purpose
• Prepare thoroughly before beginning any task to eliminate friction and resistance
• Procrastination often stems from feeling inadequate—upgrade your key skills continuously
• The three steps to mastery: read daily in your field, attend courses, and turn driving time into learning time
• Balance quality time at work with quantity time at home for a fulfilled life
• Take it one step at a time—"By the yard it's hard, by the inch it's a cinch"

Show the f*ck up. Take that first step. If you've already started your journey, keep putting one foot in front of the other whenever you feel defeated. Don't let fear and negativity stop you from living your best life.

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