The High Performance Podcast E179 - Omar Sharif: Stop looking up to people and start looking into them
Feb 24, 2023
Omar Sharif, CEO and Founder of Omar Inspires, transformed his life from gang involvement to becoming a celebrated motivational speaker, even consulting for the British royal family. In the conversation, he shares the challenges he faced regarding masculinity and the importance of self-acceptance. Omar emphasizes the need for emotional learning in education and the role of positive role models in guiding youth away from crime. He also reflects on finding joy in simplicity, confronting fears, and the influence of societal expectations on personal identity.
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High Performance Defined
- High performance is spiritual strength, an inner drive to keep going even when alone.
- It's performing even when there's no audience or external motivation.
Path to Gang Life
- Omar Sharif grew up in a London council flat, witnessing stark wealth disparity.
- Despite efforts, he faced constant rejection and felt excluded from society, leading him towards gang involvement.
Gang Life and Violence
- Omar Sharif felt pushed into gang life due to lack of job opportunities and post-code wars.
- He experienced violence and the normalization of knife crime, even within his school.
