Gary Davis, the First Native American Rapper, Shows You Why Your Excuses Are Invalid | Impact Theory
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04/27/21
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Is it safe to say that everyone of us has challenges and roadblocks ahead to varying degrees? Maybe you even have some pretty big dreams but knowing where to start or how has you paralyzed. If you are getting stuck on fear of failure, not knowing who, how, or what, or even if it’s remotely possible for you to achieve a bigger dream, then this episode is for you. Gary Litefoot Davis is a Cherokee that has stepped out, and done the impossible against the odds. His story is compelling, but his get it done and go hard and relentless after your purpose attitude is worthy of pen and paper. He breaks down exactly how he looked at the overwhelming dream of being the first Native American rapper not being signed, starting his own record label, and touring the world from there. It was baby steps of a bigger goal, and this episode exemplifies what’s possible when you just take action and keep moving forward.
SHOW NOTES:
Resilience | learning from generations, seeing entrepreneurship and losing it all [3:14]
Awakening | Realizing no one is coming to save you, it’s all on you to make it happen [5:57]
Cultivating fortitude | Having an intention and take baby steps and give each step 100% [8:04]
Steps & Goals | Gary lays out how to identify the steps you need to attain goal in detail [9:58]
Model the Greats | Gary on how to model your success and make it your own [11:14]
Be Fluid | Gary on how to be adaptive so you can grow and be malleable [12:46]
Music Influences | Gary shares learning from artists that have influenced his music [14:34]
Independent | Gary explains why he says “we are the people we’ve been waiting for” [18:07]
Being First | Gary on knowing where you get your strength and leading in difficulty [20:13]
Native American Struggles | Gary exposes the lack of self-belief & self hatred [28:30]
Failure | Gary explains the lesson and not getting caught in negative energy of failing [32:59]
Entrepreneur | Gary on the journey, the reward and tools needed to be successful [38:25]
Get Started | Why you have to believe in what you’re doing and if not keep looking [44:23]
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Website: https://litefoot.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/litefoot/
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More than 50 million Americans suffer with some form of sleep deprivation, and the chances are you may be one. According to World Sleep Day, “Sleep problems constitute a global epidemic that threatens health and quality of life for up to 45% of the world’s population.” The matter of sleep is so critical that in this episode, Neuroscience Professor and sleep expert, Dr. Matthew Walker, exposes the severity of sleep deprivation as so serious that the Guiness Book of World Records no longer allows record setting attempts for sleep deprivation but allows far more extremes. There is a need to highly value sleep and learn tips to improve your sleep health and be more productive in your time awake. Order Matthew Walker’s Book, “Why We Sleep”: https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324/ref
SHOW NOTES:
Sleep Deprivation | Matthew Walker exposes why Guiness Book of World Records banned it [2:58]
Hallucinations | Matthew explains why deprivation of REM causes awakened REM sleep [6:28]
Dreaming | Matthew reveals why we dream and what it does for our conscious life [7:57]
Emotional First Aid | Matthew explains a new layer of sleep relating to PTSD & noradrenaline [12:04]
PTSD | Matthew shares how noradrenaline strips emotions away from memory of PTSD [15:33]
Evolutionary | Matthew on how sleep seems like idiotic behavior but is critical to function [19:52]
Brainwashing | Matthew breaks down the glymphatic system that cleanses the brain [24:41]
Nightmares | Tips for minimizing effect nightmares that become nonnormative [27:51]
Recontextualize | How to understand the world we live in through dreams biological basis [30:52]
CBT for Insomnia | Matthew addresses changing behaviors and thought patterns for sleep [32:57]
Sleeping Problems | Reasons for waking in the middle of the night and self-compassion [36:59]
Sleep Inertia | Matthew shares tips for waking up in the morning when it's not your thing [43:02]
Cold showers | Matthew gives the science behind why cold showers are effective waking you [47:34]
Follow Matthew Walker:
Website: https://www.sleepdiplomat.com/
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This episode today takes the plunge and leans off the edge with Jamie Wheal unpacking the depth and complexities he’s addressing in his latest book, Recapture the Rapture. The conversation is heavy and will challenge you to rethink your stance and what leaning into our global community could be for you. Order Jamie Wheal’s new book, Recapture the Rapture: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DNT8B9B/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
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Loss of Meaning | A break down of the conflicting directions of major institutions [3:33]
Meaning 1.0 & 2.0 | Jamie breaks down the difference and problem for salvation & inclusion [7:54]
Meta Crisis | Jamie details the complexity of meta crisis and where it intersects [12:06]
Storytelling | Jamie walks through shapes of stories & where we are in our story of humanity [16:16]
Acceleration | Jamie on why rushing to clean the slate is ignorant of history [18:56]
The Drop | Jamie lists problems (the drop) we have to lean into to get to the better side [24:31]
Narrative Problem | Jamie breaks down coming alive vs. staying alive, narrative or reality [28:37]
Rearview Mirror | Jamie summarizes where the U.S. is after war in 1945 through 60s [30:55]
Tribalism | Jamie reveals what unhealthy tribalism is versus healthy that is for community [32:16]
Cults | Jamie exposes history of cults, how some succeed, when it gets too far extreme [36:42]
4 Cult Responses | Jamie explains the 4 feelings and 4 responses to cult leaders [44:44]
Top Down Solutions | The issue being detached from complexity of interconnected problems [53:13]
Global Rage | Jamie on the human initiative and the propensity for collective rage [57:14]
Finding Grace | Significant decisions in history that were against the rage & violence [1:02:44]
Cultural Architect | Escaping doomsday and thriving into the future [1:10:21]
Soul Force | Jamie explains the root of peaceful nonviolence anchored to Civil Rights [1:15:09]
Big 5 | Jamie reveals the big 5 evolutionary drivers, discusses healing and peak states [1:20:15]
Sex & Healing | Jamie explores the power of orgasms, women, its evolutionary nature [1:34:00]
Out of Hand | Jamie shares why people don’t know what they’re doing, forgiving ourselves [1:47:11]
Trickster | Jamie on dissonance between God & Satan, Good & Bad and the unknowing [1:50:51]
Omega Point | Jamie reveals the point where death and rebirth come together [1:58:02]
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