Stephen Pierce – Momentum Mixx – Your Why and Your Willingness

This a Momentum Mixx motivational track message laid to music is about having your why and your willingness to succeed.

You won’t be willing to do whatever it takes to win if you don’t have you unmoveable, unshakable reason why you must succeed clear.

Your why is the fuel to your willingness.

Without your why your willingness will be hard to come by.

Your why will have you to do whatever it takes regardless of the obstacles, the setbacks, and the pain.

Your why will have you marching forward until… until you succeed. Always figuring out a way and shifting gears when one gear isn’t working.

With your why clear, you won’t be willing to do it “if” because there will be no contingencies. You will be all in on succeeding.

It doesn’t matter who believes you or believes in you. It won’t matter who goes with you and who abandons you.

Your why is all you will need and your willingness will be immeasurable, unconquerable and unstoppable… YOU WILL SUCCEED!

Once you realize you can be unstoppable, you will become unstoppable. It first takes you recognizing it and owning your own unstoppability.

So listen to this Momentum Mixx, allow it to pump you up, motivate you and get you going with unstoppable clarity on what you want and why you want it.

Enjoy!

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In this episode of The Success Sculping Show with Stephen Pierce, we look at the 5 Pillars of Strength and How To Be Mentally Strong.

Today Stephen Pierce discusses how to get mentally strong as part of the 5 pillars of strength.

Those 5 Pillars include

* Your Meaning

* Your Mind

* Your Marketing

* Your Mentors

* Your Momentum

To understand how these all relate and contribute to your strength, hit the play about and listen to this fascinating conversation wy Stephen Pierce on the 5 Pillars of Strength and How To Be Mentally Strong.

Regardless of what you want to be, do, have, accomplish, create or contribute in life, strength and being strong is a requirement.

The reason it’s important to know how to be mentally strong is that you will always face obstacles, challenges, and setbacks. Life will always test our will and our resolve to have something. Life will always ask us to show that we not only what that thing, but we deserve it based on what we are willing to overcome.

I have a saying that goes like this “Your outcome is based on what you’re willing to overcome.”

Strength, knowing how to be mentally strong and getting strong mentally, spiritually, physically and emotionally can help us to face anything.

Not that strength makes challenges any easier, however, it does make it easier to face those challenges and push through the challenges.

So listen to today’s episode and discover how to be mentally strong.

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On today’s show, we’re going to be flying high with C Edward Moten, a cutting-edge entrepreneur and a servant for safe and luxurious travel.

Ed is CEO of Dominion Charter Ltd, a company that was birthed about eight years ago. His ability to understand seamless travel put the company in a position to facilitate exceptional travel for those in business while giving more time to the perfection of the process.

Being a history buff, Ed set out to ensure that for clients of Dominion Charter Ltd, time management would lead to life management. The focus became the process of spending more human capital much better for better results at home, as well as in the boardroom.

Ed has an extensive theological training and he once thought that theology would be his lot in life. The most significant thing for Ed at this point in his life is seeking to solve problems with travel, one client at a time, and it should be noted that Ed owns one of the few minority-owned charter jet companies.

Years ago, while working as a paralegal, Ed learned the importance of the best you and today, we’re going to learn from him what that means.

[00:02:15] The Difference between a Polished Person and a Progressive Person  

When you’re polished, it gives the assumption that you have arrived, and when you have that attitude, you plateau. On the other hand, when you’re progressive, you understand that opportunity is always evolving, and opportunity gets greater as you evolve. To progress, you can learn by watching others, learn by reading, and make sure you stay connected to what works.

[00:08:41] If You Want to Seize the Opportunity, You Must Die to Self

Ed had to learn to give up his inclination to a comparative conversation in order to be open to opportunities. We sometimes get set in ways that paralyze us from recognizing or pursuing new opportunities.

[00:11:57] It Takes Wisdom to Unhook Yourself from Destructive Tendencies

Begin with being honest with yourself, recognizing both the good and bad in you, and decide what you want to change about yourself in pursuit of progress. To accept the truth is to understand that truth is a fact, no matter how you feel about it. And it will be that fact, whether you like it or shrink back from it. There are four steps to unhooking yourself:

* Acknowledge truth

* Accept truth

* Articulate truth

* Authenticate truth

[00:20:07] Getting to Self-Honesty

People won’t always give an honest opinion because they are being sensitive to your relationship. They might give a more positive opinion than you need at the time or one that is more negative than you need, based on the temperature of your relationship, and it can be dangerous.

[00:29:04] Dealing with Stress, Strain, and Struggle When It Comes to Business

Ed deals with stress, strain and struggle by focusing on his desired end for being in business. No matter what he sees or experiences, it does not distract him from that desired end. He knows that conflicts will come because they are part of the process, and he has learned that you don’t always have to open your mouth and defend yourself. As scripture says, even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise!

[00:33:59] It’s a Routine but Is It Right?

If somebody else’s routine works for them, that’s great. But if that routine does not yield to you what it yielded to them, before you beat yourself up over it, reroute yourself. Look only for the principles in the routine that are right and then apply them.

[00:38:51] Have an Affirming and Positive Outlet When You’re Discouraged  

Any person who feels that they will advance without obstacles, opponents, or any odds, is fooling themselves. Discouragement is like the speed bump on your way to where you are going. Ed’s positive outlet is reading: someday, he might write a book about the psychology of entrepreneurs.

Today, we have with us none other than Steve Olsher, the world’s foremost reinvention expert, famous for helping individuals and corporations become exceptionally clear on their WHAT, the one thing they were created to do.

His practical no-holds-barred approach to life and business propels his clients towards achieving massive profitability while also cultivating a life of purpose, conviction, and contribution.

Steve has over 25 years of business and entrepreneurial experience, and as chairman and founder of Liquor.com, he is the online pioneer of this company which launched on CompuServe’s Electronic Mall in 1993.

He is also the author of New York Times Bestseller What is your WHAT? and the business technology book of the year, Internet Prophets.

An international keynote speaker and in-demand media guest, Steve has appeared on CNN, The Huffington Post, Entrepreneurs on Fire, and countless other media outlets. He hosts the #1 radio show podcast Reinvention Radio.

If you are trying to reinvent yourself and get a new life, this show is for you.

Reinventing Yourself for Success

[00:02:45] Three Steps to Discovering Your WHAT

To live a life of fulfillment, purpose, and conviction, you need to understand what your WHAT is. Steve explains three steps to discovering your WHAT.

* Understand your core gift, e.g., teaching, entertaining, healing, or protecting.

* Understand the primary vehicle that you will use to share your gift.

* Understand the people that you are most compelled to serve.

 [00:10:21] What Does Reinventing Mean?

It does not mean you have to change anything about yourself and who you are. It’s a matter of shedding the shackles of the personalities, expectations, whims, and agendas of other people and getting to the essence of who you truly are.

[00:12:40] The Difference between Your WHY and Your WHAT

Your WHY is something that you choose and is reflective of why you do what you do, whereas your WHAT is reflective of what is in your DNA; it is already within you.

[00:20:00] Four Paths That Lead toward Discovering Your WHAT  

* The Birthers: These are people who have known from the womb who they are and what it is they’re most compelled to do.

* The Shifters: They are usually already in the right environment, but they need to make a subtle adjustment to the What is your WHAT? framework and get fired up about life again.

* The “Reinventors”: People who do a 180° turn on what they were doing, like the corporate attorney who closes shop to become a surfing instructor.

* The Wanderers: Most people wander through life without a clear understanding of what their WHAT is.

[00:24:50] The Turning Point

An experience with mortality made Steve question his life’s purpose and what his legacy will be. He decided to start helping people live a more fulfilling life by sharing with them the tips, tools, and strategies that had worked well in his life.

[00:35:15] Why Steve is Giving Away Free Ebooks

Steve is happy to give the book for free and be like the first domino that sets things in motion. The more people find their WHAT and impact others, the more the world will be a better place.

[00:38:30] Internet Prophets

This book is the result of conversations with 25 of the world’s leading experts who give insights on how to leverage the power of the internet and profit online.

[00:43:02] Find Your WHAT before College

Unless someone is clear on what their WHAT is and what it is that they want to do, college might not be the right choice. Too many people end up taking a major that they have no interest in and then going into an unrelated field after graduation.

[00:44:16] The Last Word

You are the solution to someone else’s problem. There are people that are praying for you to show up in their life right now.

Would you like to know how to change your life?

If the answer is yes and you want to know how to change your life, then hit play and listen to today’s episode.

[00:05:00] The Psychological Effect

There are two parts of the brain; the conscious and the subconscious. Your conscious mind is like a coach while your subconscious mind is like the players in a game.

In the same way that players do whatever the coach instructs them to do, your subconscious mind obeys the messages that you feed it with.

Coach your subconscious mind to work towards success by controlling five types of messages:

* Where you focus your thoughts: Focus on positive future outcomes instead of past disappointments.

* Self-talk: Rather than saying destructive things and talking to yourself about past failures, say something constructive that will support you. Talk to yourself about previous successes and future positive expectations.

* Mental Images: Replace images of failure with images that envision your success.

* Feelings: Refuse to harbor feelings of doubt and apprehension.

* Beliefs: Believe that this is something you can do.

[00:12:06] You Have Control over What You Do with the Bad

You may not be able to control what person comes into your life speaking negative things to you, but you can control the amount of awareness and energy you give it.

You can choose not to spend time and energy stressing over negative talk and past bad experiences.

[00:14:17] You Cannot Make Money and Excuses at the Same Time

A big dream-destroyer is to keep doing what is convenient and comfortable instead of doing what will make you great.

Change your thinking patterns.

When thoughts of “I can’t” begin to cloud your mind, stop them and immediately replace them with thoughts of “I can.”

[00:19:57] The One Thing That We Can Control

Many of us spend time frustrated about things that we have no control over, sometimes worrying about the future and things that have not yet happened.

That is a destructive way of thinking. You have the power to reject thoughts that don’t support you.

[00:28:07] Some Truths About Money

The first truth is that debt is okay if you know what to do with it. Use borrowed money to invest in things that appreciate to give you a positive ROI.

The second truth is that money never sleeps, so find a system that allows you to make money 24/7.

Put your money where you can earn passive residual income.

When you stop working and you stop getting paid, you’ll still have money coming in.

[00:39:25] Take Action

Nothing happens until you take action. Begin by taking advantage of other people’s wisdom through reading books and taking courses.

It is said that people who make the most money have the hugest libraries because they’re continuously learning.

But having the right information is useful only if you use it.

Action may require that you rearrange your schedule to invest time into a new venture or borrow funds to get started.

Be decisive and do what you need to do to get to where you want to go.

[00:45:43] Understanding the Process Will Help You Have Patience

Impatience prevents many from becoming successful; either they overestimate how fast something can happen, or they underestimate what is required of them to make it happen.

As a result, they quit before their investment of time, money, and energy has had a chance to yield results.

Understanding the process gives you the sense to allow enough time for efforts to materialize.

[00:57:13] Making Progress Is a Personal Choice

By our choices or by what we’re focusing on, we are either helping to manifest our goals, or sabotaging ourselves.

The power that every single one of us has in common is the power of choice.

Today, I want to talk about seven barriers to success because I believe understanding these barriers is critical to you becoming successful.

So, if you want to identify these barriers to success that could be holding you back and want to understand how to break through any of these barriers to success, then click play and let’s get to it.

[00:00:45] Barriers to Success #1: Being Reasonable

Being reasonable means going for what we think we can get versus what it is we really want.

Just because you haven’t accomplished that thing yet doesn’t mean you can’t accomplish it, and just because you haven’t done it before, doesn’t mean you can’t do it.

There’s a difference between possibilities and probabilities.

Anything is possible, but what is “probable” depends on what you are doing now.

Focus on increasing the probabilities and don’t mind what other people think is realistic.

Dare to be unreasonable.

[00:08:59] Barriers to Success #2: More of the Same

We want to make sure that what we are doing is what we should be doing.

Continuing to do more of what we’ve done before is not necessarily the right thing.

Remember that things are constantly shifting around us, so what worked before does not guarantee success today.

Think about companies like Pan American Airlines and Blockbuster which were once market leaders.

They got caught up in doing more of the same and lost their position.

Step back and evaluate where you are now and where you want to be in a few months or years.

Do you need to do things differently or do you need to do different things?

[00:17:56] Barriers to Success #3: Doubt

Doubt means believing in your limits instead of your unlimited potential.

Granted, we’re influenced by environments, by people, personalities, and attitudes, and sometimes we can become influenced by what happened in our past.

But once you set your mind and energy on something, doubt is an abuse of your belief system.

In fact, it’s a personal abuse because we’re the ones that choose our doubts.

The antidote is to have faith.

Start by looking backward on what you have already accomplished in life and all the skills you have acquired along the way.

Choose to have faith that you have what it takes to achieve your goals.

[00:28:17] Barriers to Success #4: Faith in The Familiar

We find comfort in old routines yet if we want a new result, we must be prepared to get out of our comfort zone.

Even if you’re happy with the same result, you have to know when it’s necessary to change.

In 2007, 2008, 2009, people were continuing to do the familiar; getting up, going to work, doing their jobs, but they got laid off.

Something had changed dramatically, and it was out of their control.

Comfort, like procrastination, is hypnotic but what makes you comfortable is not what’s going to make you great.

Decide where you want to go.

[00:32:42] Barriers to Success #5: Picking the wrong risk

Risks are inevitable in life.

When you risk being in love, you risk being hurt.

When you risk winning, you risk losing.

The question is, will this risk move me towards my goals, vision, and mission, or is it going to keep me defending what it is that I have?

Where there is a small risk, there is probably only small rewards and small winnings.

Use your intelligence and get proper counsel but go out there and risk it all to win it all.

You’ve got one life, don’t put it on the shelf because you’re afraid of losses.

[00:35:55] Barriers to Success #6: Passivity

There are those that want to succeed, and then there are those that refuse to live without it.

Those that only want success are relaxed in their comfort zone, talking about it, wishing and wanting,

Melinda Emerson Shares Small Business Advice to Succeed as Your Own Boss 

In today’s episode, we have the SmallBizLady herself, Melinda Emerson, America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally known keynote speaker and is founder and president of Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Melinda is an expert on small business startups, business development, and social media marketing, and her small business advice is widely read, reaching more than three million entrepreneurs every week online.

She is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC and Fox News. Melinda hosts #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners; Forbes Magazine named her the #1 Woman for Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter. She publishes her resource blog at succeedasyourownboss.com which is syndicated by the Huffington Post.

Melinda is the author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months which is in its second edition, and the e-book, How to Become a Social Media Ninja.

[00:03:13] Start with a Life Plan before a Business Plan

It takes 18-24 months for a small business to break even, and in the first few years, there is a lot of sacrifices involved. Without proper planning, people quit good jobs to start a business and then end up hating it because they didn’t think it through.

[00:08:34] Being Successful in Business Requires Discipline    

You must use financial information to make business decisions. Have proper discipline and focus, in setting up structures, systems, processes, and plans for your business. Melinda explains how to avoid being a conference junkie; be disciplined about the events you attend and use a networking strategy.

[00:19:31] The 6 C’s of Social Media Communication

* Connect: Find out where your target is online

* Communicate: Decide what you will communicate

* Content: communicate with helpful content

* Consistency: communicate consistently

* Community: become a trusted member of the community

* Commerce: after you gain trust, you can turn the relationship into commerce

[00:23:38] Tips for Starting Your Own Business in 12 Months

Make sure that you have something to offer the marketplace and then plan your transition from having a job to starting a business. Know how you will fund your business and come up with your own marketing plan.

[00:31:27] Some Reasons Why Small Businesses Fail

The number one reason is that people don’t think about how hard it is to run a business. Secondly, people often don’t have a network to sell to. Third, people fail to nurture their existing customers. Fourth, people don’t save enough money before starting a business. Fifth, they fail to manage their business on a budget.

[00:45:26] A Crash Course in Social Media   

Start by having your website ready and a way of capturing email addresses of the people who visit. Next, identify your niche target customers and where they hang out online. Then have a content strategy and an editorial calendar. Be patient because when you start a blog, it takes anywhere from 6-12 months to get a comment.

[00:57:20] Every Successful Person Needs a Coach

Oprah has three coaches. If you can’t afford to hire a coach, pull together a kitchen cabinet of advisors, people you trust to be your confidential sounding board. Your kitchen cabinet should include an entrepreneur, a potential customer, a mentor, and someone with professional skills like a lawyer or accountant.

[01:04:38] Tap into the Real Power Source  

Your power source is in talking to the one who knows us all. If God put it in you, He’s already put all the things around you to execute it. But you have to activate it.

This episode is incredibly special for all entrepreneurs, network marketers, direct sellers, whether you own a business, or have a sales position within a company. If your sales are dependent on your growth, today is your day.

We have with us the $1.3 million-a-month MLM legend, Holton Buggs, the driving force behind ORGANO product launches and incentive programs. He is currently the Chief Visionary Officer, responsible for the global vision that will set the tone and pace for business growth and continued global expansion for ORGANO.

Long before his success, Holton was $250,000 in debt, had his Lexus repossessed, and was 45 days away from foreclosure. He knew that something had to change, and that change had to be him.

Since achieving success, Holton’s mission is to affect the lives of over 100 million people, spiritually, financially, and personally, and this podcast is one way of doing that.

[00:02:17] Chiseling and Sculpting to Unearth a Millionaire

Holton sees his journey through different careers and entrepreneurial pursuits, as a process of chiseling and sculpting. At his low moment, you saw a person in debt on the outside, but he knew there was a millionaire on the inside, waiting to rise to the surface.

[00:03:41] Exposure Helps You to Expand Your Vision  

When you can’t imagine more than what you see in your current circumstances, your abilities are limited. Be willing to expose yourself to a different world by exploring what other people have managed to achieve, and let that help you develop your vision of what you want. It is your vision that gives you strength in tough circumstances.

[00:08:04] Giving up Was Never an Option

From early days, Holton’s goal was to make something out of himself and provide better opportunities for his family. As he went through several failure moments, he decided that he could change tack, he could change his enterprise, he could change his career, but he would not give up on his goal. 

[00:20:10] Keeping Emotions in Check  

Commitment to continuity produces emotional stability; you have to be committed to being continuous in your pursuit. Just because you don’t enjoy doing something, doesn’t mean that it’s the wrong thing to do. When something feels burdensome, you may need to put in more effort instead of lapsing into negative self-talk.

[30:30] You Don’t Get What You Want, You Get What You Picture

Create a picture of what you desire, and that becomes your destination. Personal growth and what you feed your mind is the navigational system that will get you there.

[00:43:21] Don’t Waste an Opportunity to Learn from Leaders

When in the company of leaders or wealthy people that you admire, don’t be content with merely being present. Become their student by studying their techniques, asking questions, and paying attention to their stories.

[00:47:41] WiiN Worldwide

Earlene Buggs started WiiN to bring women together and show them that they can support each other to accomplish diverse goals. WiiN helps women deal with emotions and challenges that often prevent them from pursuing or accomplishing their dreams at home and work. Earlene also shares inspiration through a blog, EB’s Pink Notes.

[00:51:58] OG Cares

Holton started this charity to help disenfranchised youth all around the world. OG Cares invests time and money into young lives to help them understand that they can be successful and wealthy in business.

[00:55:15] Destiny Conference

A brainchild of Pastor Keion Henderson, with the support of Bishop TD Jakes and Holton Buggs, Destiny Conference is a business conference. It attracts people from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, and business mindsets because everybody wants to know how to achieve or work towards their destiny.

[00:57:45] Holton’s Parting Shot

Listen to this podcast many times and take notes.

Today’s episode will be like music to your ears.

We have Fred Hammond a gifted vocalist, songwriter, musician, producer, and arranger.

He has sold over 8 million albums and is a mainstay on Billboards Gospel Chart top 10.

His previous release, Pages of Life Chapters I & II, exceeded Double Platinum status and held number one position on the Billboard Gospel Chart for over 15 weeks.

He is CEO of Face to Face productions and has served as a producer on more than 100 album projects, racking up numerous awards and nominations including Grammy, BET, NAACP, Image, Stellar, Dove, and GMWA Excellence Awards.

Fred took his creative savvy a notch higher with the movie The Gospel and co-wrote and directed the smash hit musical drama Been There Done That. Today, we talk about success and reinventing yourself.

[00:05:46] Fred Gets Personal About How He Almost Didn’t Get Born  

From an early age, Fred felt a divine connection and eventually received a calling to bring a message of love to people who feel unwanted and unimportant.

[00:12:02] Nobody Can Abort What the Most High Is Giving Birth to  

Sometimes people get discouraged and abort their dreams because they feel inadequate or inferior. If the people around you suck positive energy out of you, get away from them and find the people that will help you. You also need to beware that often when you are close to achieving your goal, the enemy will put up a big struggle to stop you. 

[00:18:46] Work on Your Self-Belief  

Self-doubt can hold you back, like the 10 spies in Numbers 13 who thought the Israelites were as insignificant as grasshoppers.  Press forward and choose to keep your mind focused on the possibilities. If one method doesn’t work, try something else but don’t be quick to give up.

[00:22:32] Be Prepared for Rejection and Don’t Take It Personally  

In searching for credit to buy a tour bus, Fred heard the word “no” 200 times. With each “no” he took the feedback as an opportunity to improve on his proposal and be better prepared the next time. When people say no, it’s not about them not liking you, it’s about you not being prepared. Humble yourself and keep working hard.    

[00:32:00] Remain Committed and Consistent Even When You Don’t Feel like It  

Make up your mind that you have a purpose to achieve. Let your purpose drive you in identifying your vision and a plan for how to get there. This might mean walking by faith when you are filled with fear. The song I Will Trust was birthed during a time when Fred was afraid, and The Most High seemed to be silent.

[00:47:27] Perseverance and Tenacity

When you are clear about your vision, you don’t need people’s approval to move forward. Sometimes they are just uncomfortable with the fact that you are evolving; don’t let another person’s drama bring you down.  When Fred was working on a love-song album, it made some people in his circle uncomfortable, but he did it anyway and received 10,000 likes on iTunes.

[00:53:35] The Genesis of the Song No Weapon  

As he was listening to a pastor deliver a message of hope and promise to someone, with the organ playing in the background, Fred was inspired to compose No Weapon. It happened so spontaneously that he believes it was divinely written.

[00:58:37] What Fred Is Currently Working on  

Fred is working on new episodes of That’s My Reality. He is also working on two films, a play, Festival of Praise 2018, and the Fred Hammond app. He plans to release a new track every month in 2018 on Spotify and other digital platforms.  

[01:02:23] Finding Success, Reinventing Yourself and Being Persistent  

Know your purpose. Believe that you’re here on earth for a purpose and not just to exist, no matter where you are right now.  Identify your purpose, educate yourself on how to achieve it and figure out your platform of how to get it done.

Today’s guest is unlike no other and we’re glad to have him on the show.

Dr. Troy Nash came up the hard way. He rose from a poor inner-city street kid living in public housing on welfare with no father in the home, to becoming a two-term city councilman in Missouri, traveling to nearly 40 countries around the world promoting humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchanges, earning six advanced degrees including a doctorate in education, an MBA, and a law degree, to becoming the first African American executive named partner/shareholder in a top commercial real estate firm in the history of the State of Missouri.

In this interview, you’ll learn the inspiring story on how education helped him to become who he is today despite his background, how he started changing his community starting with his three older brothers, and how to break free from your where you are now to a life of success despite the various barriers that may come your way.

Quotes from the interview

 “The reality is, it (change) starts with you.  You simply have to make up your mind, throw your arms out and say I had enough and take one little action and to understand life is not a straight line.” – Dr. Troy Nash 

 “It all starts with you. You have to put good stuff in your head in order to get good stuff out in life. There’s no other way” – Dr. Troy Nash 

“You have to find that thing that is the essence of who you are; your passion.” – Dr. Troy Nash

Key Ideas from Dr. Troy Nash

 [02:10] How important it is for people to invest in themselves to succeed

It’s the only way you can to succeed. Everything starts with YOU. Troy started to change when he got tired of ‘everything’.

[03:31] What did he do differently that allowed him to become what he is today despite his background

He challenged the conventional wisdom and he got tired of the stigma where an African American is associated with criminality. The US Airforce was his way out and being in the military taught him education. After being back from service, he along with his 3 older brothers converted his little ‘ghetto house’ into a school by helping his brothers with their GED scores. He enrolled his 3 older brothers to college for the very first time and recruited hundreds of people from his community.

[13:12] How to reprogram the mind to get in the direction you want

You must put in the conscious, deliberate effort to improve yourself. Part of improving yourself is surrounding yourself with people who have dreams, hopes, and ambitions. Sometimes, you’re gonna find yourself alone and if you can deal with it, then you’re on your way to success.

[16:00] How to focus in world that is socially distracting

“You have to write your own story”. He was given an opportunity and grabbed it! Anybody can do it, but the reality is there are barriers to it like racism, jealousy hate, envy, etc. that you must deal with on your road to success.

[18:42] How to overcome the fear of overcoming barriers that scares them like disapproval, biases, racism, etc.

According to Dr. Troy, it’s about manipulating your subconscious mind.  He did it by changing the environment he’s in. He listened to inspirational things, surrounded himself with positive people.

[22:08] How to break free from ‘addiction’ so they can start manipulating your subconscious mind while ‘gravity’ is pulling them from the negative

Based on his limited experience, what worked for him is about thinking differently and changing his habits. Drenching yourself to change is necessary.  He shared a story and the gist of it is about taking small steps and being consistent with it until it becomes a habit. Whenever the temptation kicks in, focus your mind on the negative or the pain that it will cause you.

[28:20] How to persevere in times of trouble when pain is the negative pain (like divorce, or betrayal which he went through)