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2095 | Zig Ziglar: “You’re Not Stuck Either with Who You Are or Where You Are.”

Jan 16, 2025
Zig Ziglar, a legendary motivational speaker, shares his wisdom on personal growth and resilience. He emphasizes that everyone has the potential to change their circumstances, no matter their background. Zig discusses the importance of taking small steps towards success and how hope can be a powerful motivator. He inspires listeners with stories of those who transformed their lives through education and dedication, reminding us that personal agency is key to achieving our goals.
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ADVICE

Embrace Your Agency

  • Understand the power of agency: you can act to change your situation.
  • Take ownership of your life and embrace the responsibility for creating change.
ANECDOTE

Laurie Majors' Story

  • Zig Ziglar tells the story of Laurie Majors, his executive assistant who only finished 10th grade.
  • Despite her limited formal education, Laurie's continuous learning made her highly skilled, surpassing even PhDs in certain areas.
ANECDOTE

Neil Rudenstein's Story

  • Zig Ziglar shares the story of Neil Rudenstein, president of Harvard, whose parents had humble jobs.
  • Ziglar emphasizes that background doesn't determine success; it's who you are and what you do.
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