#191 Is Your Self-Identity Limiting Your Potential? | Vusi Thembekwayo on Impact Theory
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10/06/20
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On this episode of Impact Theory, world-renowned speaker, author, and venture capitalist Vusi Thembakwayo joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the controversial ideas of self-identity, freedom of the mind, and why you have no excuse to begin taking action today. They discuss how self-identity can limit our potential, why being free doesn’t mean living in freedom, why you have to have a willingness to fail, how to be your own savior, and the inspiration of Nelson Mandela.
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SHOW NOTES:
No Excuses | Vusi shares his principles for overcoming excuses and succeeding. [0:36]
Mentality | Vusi shares how he’s cultivated a mentality focused on overcoming adversity. [3:50]
Inspire | Vusi shares what he teaches and how he inspires others to make progress. [7:35]
Identity | Vusi reveals how identity can be holding us back mentally from progressing. [10:08]
Freedom | Vusi discusses the concept that true freedom exists in the mind. [13:20]
Connection | Vusi discusses the connection between identity and freedom of the mind. [17:59]
Movement | Vusi shares why you should have a willingness to fail and just get started. [23:12]
Input | Vusi shares the practical lessons he’s learned through martial arts. [28:46]
Mastery | Vusi reveals how he adopted a mentality that’s focused around mastery. [32:05]
Core Basics | Vusi shares the three pillars of focus he teaches on day one. [34:50]
A Pact | Vusi shares his story of making a pact of sacrifice with his mom. [41:18]
Encouragement | Vusi shares what his emotional relationship is like with his mom. [46:00]
Mandela | Vusi discusses what it was like to be in Nelson Mandela’s presence. [48:02]
Step Up | Vusi shares why you have to save yourself and not wait for a messiah. [52:55]
Learn More | Vusi shares how and where you can continue to follow him. [56:23]
FOLLOW VUSI:
Website: vusithembekwayo.com
Facebook: facebook.com/VusiThembekwayoPage
Twitter: twitter.com/VusiThembekwayo
Instagram: instagram.com/vusithembekwayo
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vusithembekwayo
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC_Ktic72t5bDX_3go_9u_pg
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SHOW NOTES:
Stoicism | Ryan and Tom discuss how the ‘stoics’ would interpret today’s culture wars. [0:46]
Be Involved | Ryan discusses how stoicism is a philosophy of action, not thought. [7:02]
Politics | Ryan discusses today’s identity politics and it’s consequences on one's self. [12:00]
Equilibrium | Ryan discusses virtues and their balance needed in today’s political culture. [17:55]
Preferred Indifference | Ryan reveals why you should seek independence in thought. [23:41]
Goals | Ryan discusses leadership, shared goals and how ego can be detrimental. [28:26]
Character | Ryan reveals why character is what you need for the infinite game of life. [34:54]
Elasticity | Ryan discusses the idea of ‘greatness’ and its elasticity. [41:48]
Greatness | Ryan shares the incredible story of James Stockdale. [49:18]
McCain | Ryan reveals why John McCain is in the same camp of greatness. [58:43]
Heroes | Ryan reveals why we don’t celebrate true greatness in today’s culture. [01:02:41]
Women’s Strength | Ryan discusses the power, courage, and impact of female heroes. [1:09:25]
Sink or Swim | Ryan discusses the consequences of today’s changing world. [1:18:44]
No Shoving Principal | Ryan discusses the power of competition and the drive to win. [1:22:16]
Disadvantages | Ryan discusses the history of the unfair playing field in America. [1:29:00]
Approaches | Tom discusses the different approaches to solving the same problem. [1:43:37]
Impact on Others | Ryan discusses the ultimate purpose of stoicism. [1:46:46]
FOLLOW RYAN: Website: www.ryanholiday.net Twitter: twitter.com/RyanHoliday Instagram: instagram.com/ryanholiday Facebook: facebook.com/ryanholiday
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October 8, 2020
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On this episode of Health Theory, medical doctor and author of “Feel Better in 5,” Rangan Chatterjee, joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss the power of five-minute habits and how you can change your identity, as well as your health, through small and easy steps to take every day. They discuss the importance of your heart and spirit, how to build five-minute habits into your everyday routine, how to actually change behaviors, easy mental health hacks you can use everyday, how identity is connected to and shaped by action, and how beginning with just one small habit everyday can change your health for good.
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Heart | Rangan shares why heart is more important than the mind or body. [0:27]
Listen | Rangan shares the what the ‘tea ritual’ is and benefit he’s found from listening. [3:00]
Habits | Rangan discusses habits, behaviors, and the power of triggers. [5:21]
The Power of 5 Minutes | Rangan shares why 5-minutes is important. [8:53]
Simplicity | Rangan discusses the power and essence of simplicity. [10:21]
Behavior Change | Rangan shares why we should approach health simplicity. [17:26]
Three Pillars | Rangan reveals easy mental health hacks you can do. [18:23]
Journaling | Rangan discusses best approaches for journaling. [20:59]
Shifting | Tom shares the power of meditation and escaping negative thoughts. [25:24]
Motivation | Rangan discusses the motivation wave and planning for the hard times. [26:30]
Identity | Rangan discusses shaping identity through action. [28:44]
Positive | Rangan shares how to develop positive-affirming habits. [30:58]
The Classic 5 | Rangan reveals high-impact workout ideas that only take 5 minutes. [32:38]
Heart | Rangan shares how to tap into connection during these trying times. [35:24]
Keystone | Rangan shares the power of your keystone habit that feeds everything else [39:30]
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This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.
Subscription Benefits:
- Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more
- New episodes delivered ad-free
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- You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:
- Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement
- Money Mindset: Business & Finance
- Relationship Theory: Relationships
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