Shannon Briggs is no stranger to diversity. As a child of an institutionalized father and a drug-addict mother, the streets of Brownsville, Brooklyn schooled him in the same hard knocks style that created the likes of Mike Tyson. Having dealt with the dichotomy of success and failure, Shannon is transparent in his depiction of his highs and lows. Here's a clip from an interview with personality Joe Rogan about his successes and failures, and how they both contributed to the birth of a champion
Read MoreSuccess is remarkable in that it resides so closely to failure. The line between the two is so thin that the uninitiated may have trouble differentiating between the two. Perception serves as either a tool of self-examination, or self-deception. The mind is a very powerful asset, and establishing a daily routine of mental presence and positive reinforcement is paramount in activating one’s own inner mastermind.
Read MoreGoing through the process of changing careers is an incredibly challenging and rewarding experience. Not surprisingly it is also deeply personal because you are forced to deal with all your stuff, all your thoughts and ideas about who you are, what you’re good at and not good at, what you’re capable of, and what you deserve.
Read MoreI really love this TED TALK titled "How to Start a Movement," which has an interesting take on leadership. Take a look below, and make sure to check out more of Derek's work.
Read MoreThough other people may think you are. It’s a crazy thing for most people, this whole “I want to start my own company” business. There’s no steady paycheck, no set framework for how to build it, and a huge risk that all of it will come crashing down. But for those of us bitten by the entrepreneur bug, all of that is worth it.
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