The School of Greatness 923 Get Uncomfortable, Build Your Relationships and Thrive with Dave Sparks
Mar 4, 2020
Dave Sparks, known as Heavy D, is a dynamic entrepreneur, custom vehicle builder, and social media star from the Discovery Channel's Diesel Brothers. He discusses the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth and shares his biggest fears and lessons learned from his Mormon mission. Sparks emphasizes the value of supportive relationships, particularly with his wife, and teaches kids about gratitude amidst modern comforts. He also reflects on the automotive industry's shift to electric and hydrogen technologies, expressing excitement for the future of innovation.
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Seek Discomfort
- Intentionally seek discomfort for personal growth.
- Doing hard things has big payoffs, like the invigorating feeling after an ice bath.
Apple Store Challenge
- Dave Sparks intentionally puts himself in uncomfortable social situations, like trying a locked Apple store door at closing time.
- He does this to overcome his fear of public struggle and looking incapable.
Father's Resilience
- Dave Sparks' father, a Green Beret, was diagnosed with a brain tumor shortly after Dave's birth, but lived due to a priesthood blessing.
- He faced many hardships but persevered, teaching Dave resilience and humor.
