The School of Greatness 1033 Unlock Self-Confidence, Heal Trauma & Make Money as an Artist w/Pulitzer Prize Winner Jericho Brown
Nov 16, 2020
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown shares his journey through identity, healing, and the creative process. He emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, revealing how vulnerability fuels artistic expression. Jericho discusses overcoming trauma through laughter and the significance of community support. The conversation also highlights the interplay of pain and joy in poetry, challenging societal norms around emotional openness. With humor and wisdom, he inspires listeners to embrace their identities and the healing power of creativity.
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Follow Your Passion
- Pursue your passions and let them guide your path.
- Do what excites you, what makes you want to wake up early or stay up late.
Embrace Your Uniqueness
- Embrace what makes you unique, even if others criticize it.
- Loving your perceived flaws empowers you and helps you discern true friends.
Reinventing Yourself
- Jericho Brown left a stable job to pursue poetry, leading to a reinvention of himself.
- He changed his name after a dream, symbolizing his transformation and commitment to his art.
