2x Emmy Award-winning TV host Tamron Hall shares her journey of believing in what's possible and the importance of taking risks. She draws inspiration from her grandfather who overcame adversity and achieved success. The podcast also explores the concept of Koans in Zen tradition and encourages listeners to embrace the beauty of trying.
Believing in what's possible is the foundation for building the life we want.
Defying expectations and limitations is essential for pursuing our dreams and achieving success.
Deep dives
Believing in What's Possible
Tamron Hall shares her story of her grandfather's influence on her belief that building the life we want begins with believing in what's possible. Despite facing hardships and limitations, her paw paw never gave up and achieved success in his life. Inspired by him, Tamron overcomes doubts and expectations placed on her by society to pursue her dreams and achieve career success.
Finding Joy and Resilience
Tamron Hall narrates her encounter with a blind couple during her teenage years while working at a department store. Despite their disabilities and the challenges they face, the couple radiates happiness, love, and resilience. Through their example, Tamron learns the power of believing in oneself and defying limitations. Inspired by their strength and perseverance, she starts to give herself permission to expect more from her life.
Embracing the Unknown
Tamron Hall recounts her decision to pursue higher education in a disadvantaged neighborhood, despite her mother's concerns. She recalls her mother's own journey of leaving home to build a better life. Tamron embraces the uncertainty and takes a leap of faith, believing in the beauty of trying. She acknowledges the challenges and barriers she will face, but she remains determined to create the life she wants, defying expectations and limitations.
2x Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and author Tamron Hall has hit milestones in her life that a younger version of herself would never have believed were possible. Part of the secret to her success is her willingness to try, even when she doesn’t know how things will work out. This is a lesson she learns from her grandfather, and from her mom, whose legacies teach her that there’s beauty in trying.
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