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In this episode, Ryan shares the inspiring story of Dave Chappelle and how standing firm in his values led to one of the greatest comebacks in entertainment history. After creating one of the most innovative and successful TV shows of all time, The Chappelle Show, Dave walked away in Season 3 when producers pressured him to compromise his identity. For 10 years, he was dragged through the mud by the media, called crazy, and disappeared from the spotlight. But his perseverance paid off—he later landed a $50 million deal with Netflix, which became an even bigger success.
When you stay true to your core values, even in the face of criticism, the truth will eventually come to light, and success will follow. It may take time, but standing by your principles will always prevail in the end.
Stick to your values, never compromise, and always rise above.
Rise Above 🇺🇸
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In this episode, Ryan shares the inspiring story of Dave Chappelle and how standing firm in his values led to one of the greatest comebacks in entertainment history. After creating one of the most innovative and successful TV shows of all time, The Chappelle Show, Dave walked away in Season 3 when producers pressured him to compromise his identity. For 10 years, he was dragged through the mud by the media, called crazy, and disappeared from the spotlight. But his perseverance paid off—he later landed a $50 million deal with Netflix, which became an even bigger success.
When you stay true to your core values, even in the face of criticism, the truth will eventually come to light, and success will follow. It may take time, but standing by your principles will always prevail in the end.
Stick to your values, never compromise, and always rise above.
Rise Above 🇺🇸

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