Renowned psychologist Jordan Peterson, comedian Steve Harvey, motivational speaker Eric Thomas, and inspirational speaker Les Brown discuss embracing inner strength, competitiveness, failure as a path to success, setting high standards, perseverance, dedication, and the transformative journey towards greatness.
Embrace your inner monster and harness competitiveness and assertiveness for success.
Develop mental toughness by practicing perseverance, refusing to quit, and pushing through obstacles.
Deep dives
Embrace Your Inner Monster
To succeed, you should embrace your inner monster and learn to control it. Instead of shying away from competitiveness, assertiveness, and aggression, recognize the importance of developing mental strength and resilience. By demanding success for yourself and taking decisive action, you convey a message of unwavering determination and commitment to your goals. It is vital to carry yourself with confidence and conviction, exuding a relentless pursuit of excellence.
Persistence and Resilience
Achieving success requires relentless persistence and resilience in the face of challenges. Developing toughness involves practicing perseverance and not giving up when faced with obstacles. By refusing to quit, pushing through fatigue and discomfort, and maintaining a dogged mindset, you demonstrate a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve your objectives. Every setback should serve as motivation to push the bar higher and continue striving for improvement.
Embrace Unreasonableness and Individuality
To achieve greatness, one must embrace being slightly unreasonable and demanding more from life. Progress hinges on being unconventional and diverging from the crowd. It is essential to divorce oneself from societal norms and expectations, focusing on individual growth and aspirations. By prioritizing self-improvement, setting high standards, and pursuing excellence relentlessly, one can overcome challenges and craft a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Become a Member for ad-free listening, video versions and exclusive content: https://benlionelscott.com/subscribe — This episode is spoken by Jordan Peterson, Steve Harvey, Eric Thomas, Les Brown. You can see more of Jordan Peterson at twitter.com/jordanbpeterson, Steve Harvey at instagram.com/iamsteveharveytv, Eric Thomas at instagram.com/etthehiphoppreacher, Les Brown at instagram.com/thelesbrown. The music is Lost In Time by Ninja Tracks. You can see more of Ninja Tracks at twitter.com/ninjatracks.
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