Crafting Your Story: Lessons in Motivation from Les Brown

from Living The Red Life

by Rudy Mawer

Published: Mon Aug 28 2023

Show Notes

"Always struggle to get on top in life – because the bottom is overcrowded!" These are the parting words of motivational speaker Les Brown in an episode of Living The Red Life that will leave you gasping for breath!

Put down whatever it is that you're busy with and listen to the story of a twin born in an abandoned building in the poor section of Miami Florida, Liberty City, and grew up being labeled "DT" (Dumb Twin).

The liberty Les Brown did find was freedom from not letting that story of how other people perceived him come to define him. A former member of the Ohio House of Representatives, Les is extremely well-read and has used his thirst for knowledge to empower other people to share their stories.

Packed with inspiring wisdom from some of life's greatest philosophers, Les is sharing how to go from 'brick and mortar to click and order' and reveling with Rudy in the joys of having a strong work ethic and mindset.

"People don't buy from you, they buy into you." Well said, Les Brown. More pearls of wisdom this side of Wonderland. Please join us.

"I believe that you're never too old to learn. And you're never too young to teach." ~ Les Brown

In This Episode:

Is it nature or is it nurture? Les's insights on learning optimism
How do you raise a child to be prepared in today's world?
The value of being unreasonable in a world too full of reason
'A man's life is to supersede his grasp or what are the heavens for' ~ Socrates
How does someone stay motivated? Unpacking the power of ritual
How to build routine to show commitment and really succeed
If you don't have an agenda for your life, then you are part of someone else's agenda
Is our collective work ethic getting better or worse?
How does Les train speakers to live out of their imagination rather than their 'story'?
Mindset and mastery: amplifying your story to speak to the masses
What relationships do you need to walk away from?
How to show up in the 'distraction economy'

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