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Hey Evan at a total cross road in life just completed test for license selling life insurance n now i picked up a job to sell steaks n seafood the only thing is they travel far and often. Im thinking about doing both to test my Grit. Or should i just focus on one any advice?
#1. "You can actually make more money being smarter than being strong or fast." That has to be by far the best one, that was so profound and well said. Thanks Evan.
Michael Jordan made some serious money after his NBA career was over by making smart business decisions. So did Magic Johnson. Both were strong and fast.
@@sagatuppercut2960 true, but there are more billionaires who are non-athletes. I think that's his point. Intellectual property is more valuable that physical talent.
@@sagatuppercut2960 and in all fairness, Mr. Smith wanted initially to be a sports star. In this video he pointed out that his mom convinced him that he was a better scholar than athlete.
W-e-l-l, I don't know if I want to believe your comment. There are many people with PHD's and Masters but they' re making less than a hundred thousand a year. These are the people who did the five years of college and possibly more time at other institutions of learning. When they come out, they owe $500,000 in school loans and what happens? They land a 'good job' to prove to the world that higher education pays off.........That 'good job' pays ...........$100,000 a year !!!!
Thanks Evan for showing positive influences of black men that or success by other things besides being football players, basketball players, and rappers
yeah but this dude is not the norm.. he obviously wanted to be a sports guy but didn't have the tools... people make it how they can so stop criticizing sports stars although it's stereotypes involved no one criticizes white athletes with same goals.
andre bryant I get your point, but all kids want to be sports stars... For whatever reason, most of our kids think being an entertainer is the only way, which is so unlikely... Odds are much better for a business person.
Mama said, " you're a better scholar than you are an athlete." The wisdom of a mother who knows and can see the real potential of her son even before he realizes or can see it is priceless. These words should be spoken in more black households.
This man is amazing. He: 1. Proved that a Black man can be successful without being a performer or a sports superstar. Make more money being smarter than by being strong or fast. 2. Became an "overnight" sensation after years of hard work. 3. There is more to him than just "business as usual." 4. Gives back to the "community". "Dream Big," "Act on your intentions," and "Develop grit" all, go hand-in-hand. Evan, thank you again, for consistently introducing me to positive, success people.
James Unn, That's been proven. What he proved is a black man shouldm't wait for others to live his dreams. Especially, validation from white people. More importantly, he showed how to get paid for your labor and intellectual capital and not be robbed which blacks have been getting for over four hundrend years.
JAMES DUNN How naive can you be? All of our sciences came from blacks. Blacks were involved in science, medicine, engineering,.... thousands of years before we even existed.
There were several things that Mr. Smith said that stuck with me: 4) Act on your intentions, 7) Find your drive, and 10) Develop grit. I used these rules when, after retiring, I returned to college and 8-years later, received a master degree in information systems/cybersecurity because I wanted to learn something different and create an "encore career." Great video!!
Number 4 "Act on your Intentions" because we all have dreams but until we take action, there just that dreams... Faith without works is dead...James 2:14-26
"Intelligence can create huge profits." "Intellectual capital cannot be taken away and doesn't require money." "Take risks, do things differently." Don't work a job instead come up with an idea that will help the world. "If you can't solve simple problems now then you won't be able to solve difficult problems later."
The man didn’t mention any setbacks or disappointments. I can’t believe for a minute that as much as he has achieved and as far as he has traveled through his journey he hasn’t had any, so I must conclude that… He just didn’t let them affect him! That all by itself is extremely inspirational! Thank you for interviewing this inspirational man!
Best quote: "You can actually make more money being smarter than being strong or fast" Dear Evan, thanks for sharing those stories with us! You are a big inspiration to me and my team, as we are trying to interview successful people too & spread their knowledge about how to grow and build a sustainable bussines.
"Act on your intentions" In order for our goals or dreams to come true we must act on it. Everything said are words into you actually put some action behind it.
I know I am watching this at the right time but I must admit that I wish I watched it one year ago. Thank you for posting this Evan and #BelieveTeam. Mr. Robert Smith and I have some commonalities (similar first degrees, similar drive and similar philosophy) I am truly happy that I am watching this at the age of 25. I love all of his rules. He was inspired by James Bond, I am very much inspired by Bruce Wayne. A few things he has said that resonate with me... 1. "You can actually make more money being smart than you can by being strong or fast. The importance of developing Intellectual Property can not be underestimated." 2. Running your own race demands trusting yourself even when others don't. 3. You have to put consistent action behind your vision for it to manifest. 4. Dreaming BIG is a very important part of running your own race. 5. Have and demonstrate GRIT. 6. Education is not enough. BE PERSISTENT. I know theoretically that I will have to put in the 10,000 hours. This reinforced the need for those 10,000 hours on the road to perfecting my craft. PS: I do not believe I will ever perfect it but I will enjoy the journey.
non conformist will find this feed very enlightening and motivational ...it will definitely make you ask the question , when was the last time "you" had an original thought
"The thing that resonates to me most in this video clipping of this person is that he kept on moving ahead with his ideas inspire of being warned by his mentors and peers that he is crazy to do such things. I like these kind of people very much who aren't worried about the opinion of others on their abilities. It is very inspiring for me that he has amassed so much wealth for himself by taking these risks. Hats off to you sir!!"
The 2 most Important Rules of Value From: Robert F. Smith I've always lived by: #3 Know Your Selfworth & #5 Dream Big. Keep going no matter What !! God Bless
Acting on your intentions is the biggest thing I need to learn. Put the rip cord basically because I'm always planning but never done anything I just need to take the plunge. #BTA18
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Berthony. Agree, sometimes we just need to take the plunge or even start with small action at a time. All the best to you! :) #BTA332 Shine
I came here after reading that Mr Robert Smith pledged a grant to clear all the student debt for graduating class of 2019 at Morehouse College and wanted to know who he was and what he was about - thank you for making this video! I sponge took-in everything but the bonus bit at the end brings it home for me - perserverance and grit! I am starting to BELIEVE in myself again!
Traciy Curry-Reyes TV Crime Sky I drove for him during the Superbowl here in Atlanta in February. Spent several hours with him and his wife one on one.
This guy is really inspiring I’d never heard of them before. Like when he said, “understand your background but don’t let it hold you back”. The work ethic, the understanding that you are in control of your own destiny, it’s all stuff that we’ve heard before but it’s great to hear it from somebody who actually put it in the practice with magnificent results.
Evan Carmichael I just read that he dumped his wife of 30 years who had given him his children so that he could marry a playboy bunny. Sort of lost a little bit of respect for the guy at that point. I guess he’s just a man after all
@The Beautiful One Exactly. He's talking black but sleeping white. He knows his history but it clearly didn't impact him enough to want a wife that looks like his black mother and grand mother.
"Enjoy Figuring Things Out" Fact is everyday people have to figure things out. Life in general comes with problems daily, and having the joy to figure things out will make the process of learning how to solve the problems smoother.
"Running your own race means trusting yourself even when others don't." I can see why Number 2 sticks out with you the most, Evan. It resonates with me, too. In fact it reminds me of the saying from E.E. Cummings, "To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else is the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." Thanks for posting this video, it is right on time.
In addition to “no one can take intellectual property from you and it requires no equity” biggest keys that resonate with me are: “act on your intentions” and “develop grit”
To me, everything he said was food for thought. I did not know of Mr. Smith until I came across your video. Thank u Evan for bringing him to light. Your videos r inspirational & encouraging. Hope u nvr go away.
No.8 is my fav, figuring things out the box has always been my thing, I don't take things at surface level, deep meaning and making it work is my kinda thing.
I like points 2 & 4 which are: Trust Yourself & Act on Your Intentions. Have faith in yourself to make your dreams live and come true and then Get Up and DO IT. Stop dreaming and Start Living and things will come together. These are things I am doing now, so they really resonate with me. Great convo. Enjoyed the story of his journey.
First of all thanks to Evan and Alethia white(good request), for this Video. *Trusting yourself went right through my soul but these 3 points impacted me greatly. *Act on your intentions:if you don't act on your intentions who will know what they are or how will you impact people without your intentions manifesting in your Actions . *Enjoy figuring things out . This has encouraged me to seek and keep seeking and help me produce quality services with Excellence .If you don't figure things out how will you be a path finder. *Develope Grit , we all at some point in life struggle with dependency at all levels but without Grit we won't be able to bring out and share our hidden potentials with the world around us.
Evan, thank you so much for doing this. My favorite is "KNOW YOUR SELF WORTH", I think it's important to believe in yourself before you rely on others, it could ultimately effect your self esteem.
really enjoyed his word choices Rules for Success (Robert F Smith): develop your mind - intelectual property - constantly evolving - no one can take it from you - takes no capital trust yourself - know yourself - value yourself consistently act on intentions - dream big - commit to your career - demonstrate working hard is your priority get your drive / motivation enjoy learning / troubleshooting / networking - reap rich dividends from hard activities - joy of figuring things out perfect your craft - devote hours 100hr work weeks [practice makes perfect] understand all the nuances of your craft develop endurance - handle rejection - figure things out yourself - fight problems: understand & find unique personalized solutions
Developing grit, being committed and enjoying figuring things out. He explained that his life didn’t happen without serious effort, discipline and lots of time put in to make the life he wanted happen. When he didn’t know what to do or know what something was, he took the time to study it and figure it out and I truly respect that. The deeper message there gave me a lot to think about and is also inspiring. Thanks for putting this video together.
My favorite.... know your self worth. I work with a business model the makes others wealthier. I have pivoted my business to further ensure that I share in that wealth creation. Thank you, Evan. Being a person of color, I appreciate hearing from another person of color in BUSINESS.
I am thankful to hear Robert F Smith's comment on what some of his colleagues thought about him they thought he was crazy. So I feel like he's my brother not only for that reason but what I'm saying is there are number of people that think I'm crazy however it's not about being crazy it's about exercising your faith.....
One of his great Rule: " being committed to your career". This is so much more than I have a JOB, it is a devotion to your skill, talent and craft. It means that your know your stamp of what you do and your contribution.
"You can make more money being smart than being strong or fast". this quote stood out to me because I have always been taught to get my education, whether it be formal(college) or informal (reading on your own)
I'm glad you learned something from it. David, we all believe that education is the only path to achieve success but in reality it doesn't. 😊 #Believe - Feb
I did not know he was a billionaire. Good content. I like "Develop your mind" as knowledge and education are more valuable than being stronger and faster. Information is power and those who have it from education become a valuable asset. I noticed a theme throughout each of the tips is being inquisitive and love seeking things.
2. TRUST YOURSELF “...In their caution I found my courage, in their doubt I found my resolve and in their warnings I found my voice and chartered my own journey..” Wow!
“Intelligence can create huge profits” is very real for me since most of what I hear are opportunities. People complain, opportunity, people love something, opportunity or people don’t know how to move forward, opportunity. Thanks for this post!
Thank you Mr Robert Smith, you have reinforced my beliefs, I simply must keep doing what I am already doing.....the final rule is my key, grit...must stay the course, never quit, I am right there!
The full gammitt of the message to me was summarized in the statements explaining that there was an education piece (learning), a knowledge piece, (knowing what you have learned), and the craft practitioner piece, (walking out what you THINK you know). The icing on the cake for this system is the needed guidance or mentorship that has should accompany the questee in their expression
He was (Robert Smith) was great! I did Leverage B/O of my former employer in the mid- 80s of small jewelry firm. Every aspect of this video is so true, because friend's will tell you're nuts! Creditors will believe in you only if you sell them on a convincing outcome or end game. And best of all "Those doubters, will eventually become your biggest fans" at the end of the day.
I like the way Mr. Smith said he knows his history but did not let that bind him, or like that when he was talking about desegregation, and his father being a principal at a school up the street, awesome.
All of what he is saying is the truth. Being committed in your craft. For going social activities-- "lining up your activities to what you say you want"
One of the many pertinent things he discussed was that intellectual capital happens to be innoculus and more valuable than physical capabilities. The other thing was developing grit and learning to be a problem solver versus having someone rescue you from failure constantly. His rules center around self development and self actualization while taking the initiative to create value for community stakeholders. That resonantes with my purpose, application and vision. Great video and thanks for introducing Mr. Smith to me. D. SMITH
Number 10 is my favorite it amazes me how so many people give up because something is not going their way. Number 10 is a true testament of how to become a strong you.
The beauty of Mr. Smith's presentation was that unlike MOST successful black folks, he didn't redirect to our personal failings (e.g. Obama; Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, et al) as being the most prevalent reason for our struggles. He kept it factual, skipped over the social impediments, and imbued us to embrace the belief that our God-ordained greatness will allow us to overcome those constructed barriers - provided we skip no steps and maintain our resiliency through to the end. One of the moist poignant COME UP presentations I've ever heard in my life.
Thanks for the video Evan. "In their caution, I found my courage. In their doubts, I found my resolve. And in their warnings, I found my voice and chartered my journey"
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Hey Evan at a total cross road in life just completed test for license selling life insurance n now i picked up a job to sell steaks n seafood the only thing is they travel far and often. Im thinking about doing both to test my Grit. Or should i just focus on one any advice?
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#1. "You can actually make more money being smarter than being strong or fast." That has to be by far the best one, that was so profound and well said. Thanks Evan.
Michael Jordan made some serious money after his NBA career was over by making smart business decisions. So did Magic Johnson. Both were strong and fast.
@@sagatuppercut2960 true, but there are more billionaires who are non-athletes. I think that's his point. Intellectual property is more valuable that physical talent.
@@sagatuppercut2960 Amen.
@@sagatuppercut2960 and in all fairness, Mr. Smith wanted initially to be a sports star. In this video he pointed out that his mom convinced him that he was a better scholar than athlete.
W-e-l-l, I don't know if I want to believe your comment. There are many people with PHD's and Masters but they' re making less than a hundred thousand a year. These are the people who did the five years of college and possibly more time at other institutions of learning. When they come out, they owe $500,000 in school loans and what happens? They land a 'good job' to prove to the world that higher education pays off.........That 'good job' pays ...........$100,000 a year !!!!
Amazing story. I will be a future black billionaire
I'm glad that you like it! Thanks for watching. :) #BelieveNation #BTA611 Luka
Waweru N. Gatimu.... we will get there together!!
Why not a trillionaire? 😂 I hope you got a big butthole. Cause ass is what gets you there👎🏾
Lol i cant. So ive heard.
let's do this together where u want to start
Thanks Evan for showing positive influences of black men that or success by other things besides being football players, basketball players, and rappers
Thanks for the appreciation and for watching Jay. :) #BelieveNation #BTA333 Shine
yeah but this dude is not the norm.. he obviously wanted to be a sports guy but didn't have the tools... people make it how they can so stop criticizing sports stars although it's stereotypes involved no one criticizes white athletes with same goals.
andre bryant I get your point, but all kids want to be sports stars... For whatever reason, most of our kids think being an entertainer is the only way, which is so unlikely... Odds are much better for a business person.
All of our sciences came from blacks. Blacks were involved in science, medicine, engineering,.... thousands of years before we even existed.
what I see through black eyes definitely
Great quote:
"Knowing my history and not being bound by it..."
Thanks for the comment and for watching Kelvin. :) #BelieveNation #BTA369 Shine
That hit me deep
Great quote! If only EVERYONE was so blessed🙄
Best quote of the year
Kalifornia Sol i know...lol
"ENJOY figuring things out by fighting through problems until you find a solution that is uniquely yours."
:) #BTA880 Luka
Mama said, " you're a better scholar than you are an athlete." The wisdom of a mother who knows and can see the real potential of her son even before he realizes or can see it is priceless. These words should be spoken in more black households.
Thanks for sharing Kevin. #BTA1244 Luka
Because, one day you were a full piece of her, i think, the origin knows better than the branch.
I see it in my 2 sons...they can't yet...but I have hope. Thanks so much. This comment made me feel better🙏🏿
I think they should be spoken in every household
"Know your history but don't be bound by it." This is one reason Mr. Smith is my mentor.
Thanks for sharing. #BTA1245 Luka
How can I make him my mentor too?
Just heard this in the science of getting rich audiobook
This man is amazing. He:
1. Proved that a Black man can be successful without being a performer or a sports superstar. Make more money being smarter than by being strong or fast.
2. Became an "overnight" sensation after years of hard work.
3. There is more to him than just "business as usual."
4. Gives back to the "community".
"Dream Big," "Act on your intentions," and "Develop grit" all, go hand-in-hand.
Evan, thank you again, for consistently introducing me to positive, success people.
James Unn, That's been proven. What he proved is a black man shouldm't wait for others to live his dreams. Especially, validation from white people. More importantly, he showed how to get paid for your labor and intellectual capital and not be robbed which blacks have been getting for over four hundrend years.
Your points are well taken. I may be a little jaded.
JAMES DUNN How naive can you be? All of our sciences came from blacks. Blacks were involved in science, medicine, engineering,.... thousands of years before we even existed.
JAMES DUNN That goes without saying..
We already know that
Marcus Garvey said it eons ago, "Intelligence rules the world ignorance bears the burden."
Thanks for sharing. #BTA1242 Luka
Reading his book now
Jes Smiles what one????
Absolutely right
ruclips.net/video/2lftTv8fa_c/видео.html Healing and relaxing time🙏🙏🙏🙏
There were several things that Mr. Smith said that stuck with me: 4) Act on your intentions, 7) Find your drive, and 10) Develop grit. I used these rules when, after retiring, I returned to college and 8-years later, received a master degree in information systems/cybersecurity because I wanted to learn something different and create an "encore career." Great video!!
Thank you for sharing with us. Glad you enjoyed it :) #BTA1074 Luka
cograts sis
Number 4 "Act on your Intentions" because we all have dreams but until we take action, there just that dreams... Faith without works is dead...James 2:14-26
Agree...we should take action and #Believe. #BTA576 Shine
"Act on your intentions," "Dream Big," and "Develop grit" all go hand-in-hand.
#Believe :) #BTA1653 Veljko
Also #10: DEVELOP GRIT! Great point: If you can't solve easy problems now, you won't be able to solve difficult problems later.
Thank you for sharing with us and thanks for watching. :) #BelieveNation #BTA717 Luka
“No one else can take intellectual property from you and it takes no equity” & “ Trusting yourself when others don’t”
#Believe :) #BTA1652 Veljko
"Intelligence can create huge profits." "Intellectual capital cannot be taken away and doesn't require money." "Take risks, do things differently." Don't work a job instead come up with an idea that will help the world. "If you can't solve simple problems now then you won't be able to solve difficult problems later."
Thanks for watching #Believe :) #BTA1653 Veljko
"Dream Big" this is something I have been doing and now I putting action behind my dreams. I'm encouraged!
Awesome! More power to you shaylas78! :) Keep taking action to achieve your dreams...always #Believe. #BTA389 Shine
""In their Caution, I found My Courage"". Love this quote‼️
🔥I know right. #Believe - Feb
The man didn’t mention any setbacks or disappointments. I can’t believe for a minute that as much as he has achieved and as far as he has traveled through his journey he hasn’t had any, so I must conclude that… He just didn’t let them affect him! That all by itself is extremely inspirational! Thank you for interviewing this inspirational man!
Thanks for watching it Jim! #Believe :) #BTA1664 Veljko
Take a look at developing grit
Best quote: "You can actually make more money being smarter than being strong or fast"
Dear Evan, thanks for sharing those stories with us! You are a big inspiration to me and my team, as we are trying to interview successful people too & spread their knowledge about how to grow and build a sustainable bussines.
Glad you're feeling inspired :) #BTA922 Luka
@@EvanCarmichael keep it up 👋
Learn, learn, learn. I love to listen to all those who have succeeded. The blueprints for succeding are in there wisdom. "Thank you".
Much love Ricardo :) #BTA1246 Luka
"You gotta have GRIT" - Robert Smith
G = Goal focus
R = Repetition
I = Integrity
T = Tenacity
Thanks for sharing :) #BTA1255 Luka
tonelocrian - I thought T would stand for The Cure
"Integrity" 👍
"integrity"
RUclips recommended this video to me. That’s awesome that he paid off the entire class of 2019 student loans at Morehouse College. !!!
Glad you enjoyed the video, Alexis! :) #BTA1237 Luka
Alexis 400 students as I understand it ♥️🙏🏾
Yes!! We were next door to Morehouse at Spelman 🙏🏽 He would send some that way😏my daughter graduated #6 that day I am proud Mom! but parentplusloans
"Act on your intentions"
In order for our goals or dreams to come true we must act on it. Everything said are words into you actually put some action behind it.
Agree, we should take action on our goals and dreams. :) Always #Believe! #BTA369 Shine
And I remember working with him when he was a mid-level guy at Goldman. Great to see him doing so well.
Thanks for watching :) #BTA824 Luka
Well? Shooooot he doing great
I know I am watching this at the right time but I must admit that I wish I watched it one year ago. Thank you for posting this Evan and #BelieveTeam. Mr. Robert Smith and I have some commonalities (similar first degrees, similar drive and similar philosophy) I am truly happy that I am watching this at the age of 25. I love all of his rules. He was inspired by James Bond, I am very much inspired by Bruce Wayne. A few things he has said that resonate with me...
1. "You can actually make more money being smart than you can by being strong or fast. The importance of developing Intellectual Property can not be underestimated."
2. Running your own race demands trusting yourself even when others don't.
3. You have to put consistent action behind your vision for it to manifest.
4. Dreaming BIG is a very important part of running your own race.
5. Have and demonstrate GRIT.
6. Education is not enough.
BE PERSISTENT.
I know theoretically that I will have to put in the 10,000 hours. This reinforced the need for those 10,000 hours on the road to perfecting my craft. PS: I do not believe I will ever perfect it but I will enjoy the journey.
Thank you for the love and appreciation, Devrhoid. Enjoy the journey and strive for perfection, keep it going! :) #Believe #BTA724 Luka
Devrhoid Davis Never too Late when you wake up you call this is the morning
Oh yeah? I bet you probably chase white women like him too.
Know your self worth. Embracing challenges. "Life without no challenges leads to no accomplishments."
Keep it up! :) #BTA1241 Luka
non conformist will find this feed very enlightening and motivational ...it will definitely make you ask the question , when was the last time "you" had an original thought
No idea is original
"The thing that resonates to me most in this video clipping of this person is that he kept on moving ahead with his ideas inspire of being warned by his mentors and peers that he is crazy to do such things. I like these kind of people very much who aren't worried about the opinion of others on their abilities. It is very inspiring for me that he has amassed so much wealth for himself by taking these risks. Hats off to you sir!!"
Thanks for sharing #Believe :) #BTA1654 Veljko
I love how he said can't say you want to be the best and don't practice! - MESSAGE, DELIVERED, RECEIVED. YOUR ACTION LEAD TO YOUR OWN OUTCOME.
Thank you for watching and for the comment. :) #BelieveNation #BTA604 Shine
The 2 most Important Rules of Value From: Robert F. Smith I've always lived by: #3 Know Your Selfworth & #5 Dream Big. Keep going no matter What !! God Bless
Nice and great rules to choose from!
Acting on your intentions is the biggest thing I need to learn. Put the rip cord basically because I'm always planning but never done anything I just need to take the plunge. #BTA18
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Berthony. Agree, sometimes we just need to take the plunge or even start with small action at a time. All the best to you! :) #BTA332 Shine
I came here after reading that Mr Robert Smith pledged a grant to clear all the student debt for graduating class of 2019 at Morehouse College and wanted to know who he was and what he was about - thank you for making this video! I sponge took-in everything but the bonus bit at the end brings it home for me - perserverance and grit! I am starting to BELIEVE in myself again!
Thank you for the support! Always #Believe in yourself :) #BTA1236 Luka
Enjoyed this. I had never heard of him before this week.
Traciy Curry-Reyes TV Crime Sky I drove for him during the Superbowl here in Atlanta in February. Spent several hours with him and his wife one on one.
Glad you enjoyed it :) #BTA1239 Luka
@Mason Albert He only had 2 wives, you're confusing him with Donald Trump and his 3/4 wives. And he was with his first wife for 16 years.
This guy is really inspiring I’d never heard of them before. Like when he said, “understand your background but don’t let it hold you back”. The work ethic, the understanding that you are in control of your own destiny, it’s all stuff that we’ve heard before but it’s great to hear it from somebody who actually put it in the practice with magnificent results.
Glad you're feeling inspired #Believe :) #BTA1657 Veljko
Evan Carmichael I just read that he dumped his wife of 30 years who had given him his children so that he could marry a playboy bunny. Sort of lost a little bit of respect for the guy at that point. I guess he’s just a man after all
"In their caution I found my courage..." that spoke to me!
Thanks for watching Tiffani #Believe :) #BTA1652 Veljko
💪🏽💚 Me too, Tiffani 🙋🏽♀️
"You need to know your history but not be bound by it". Dream Big
Thanks for the comment and for watching Gretchen. :) #BelieveNation #BTA572 Shine
Please see his David Rubinstein interview where he expands on this.
My favorite is #5: DREAM BIG.
Thanks Evan for sharing.
I'm glad that you like it! Thank you for watching. Much love. :) #BelieveNation #BTA717 Luka
Black inspiration for us African Americans
Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts Morris. :) #Believe #BTA534 Shine
Good point. Equally good example for anyone that wants to bootstrap companies.
@The Beautiful One Exactly. He's talking black but sleeping white. He knows his history but it clearly didn't impact him enough to want a wife that looks like his black mother and grand mother.
Oh no, not another one (referring to him)....
Welp....you shut down the house with this one...lol
"Enjoy Figuring Things Out" Fact is everyday people have to figure things out. Life in general comes with problems daily, and having the joy to figure things out will make the process of learning how to solve the problems smoother.
Totally agree with that Mendez. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. :) #BTA333 Shine
Daniel Mendez exactly
"Running your own race means trusting yourself even when others don't." I can see why Number 2 sticks out with you the most, Evan. It resonates with me, too. In fact it reminds me of the saying from E.E. Cummings, "To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else is the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting." Thanks for posting this video, it is right on time.
Thanks for watching Earl! #Believe :) #BTA1658 Veljko
are you aware of the USA benefits you should benefit from
The point of studying your craft to be one of the best at it. As someone in the process of opening a business speaks directly to me.
#Believe :) #BTA1652 Veljko
In addition to “no one can take intellectual property from you and it requires no equity” biggest keys that resonate with me are: “act on your intentions” and “develop grit”
#Believe :) #BTA1654 Veljko
"If you can't solve easy problems now you will not be able to solve difficult problems later." Thanks for posting this video, Evan!
Glad you enjoyed it Shereen :) #BTA1245 Luka
To me, everything he said was food for thought. I did not know of Mr. Smith until I came across your video. Thank u Evan for bringing him to light. Your videos r inspirational & encouraging. Hope u nvr go away.
Exactly so much insight in this 1 video right! I’ve heard of him on a very brief note but this video goes deep which is great
What a great brother, this is the name to remember instead of celebs and athletes. Robert F Smith!!! WOW
Thanks for watching! :) #BTA1239 Luka
A black man without a black woman is no example for black men. I don't care how much he is worth. Nothing is worth sacrificing your history or soul.
No.8 is my fav, figuring things out the box has always been my thing, I don't take things at surface level, deep meaning and making it work is my kinda thing.
Thank you for sharing. 😊 #Believe - Feb
Tax fraud is also out of the box thinking;)
Act on my intentions and be consistent. Resonates with me........
Awesome, thanks for letting us know. #Believe - Feb
I like points 2 & 4 which are: Trust Yourself & Act on Your Intentions. Have faith in yourself to make your dreams live and come true and then Get Up and DO IT. Stop dreaming and Start Living and things will come together. These are things I am doing now, so they really resonate with me. Great convo. Enjoyed the story of his journey.
Thanks for letting us know, much love. 😊💛 #Believe - Feb
First of all thanks to Evan and Alethia white(good request), for this Video.
*Trusting yourself went right through my soul but these 3 points impacted me greatly.
*Act on your intentions:if you don't act on your intentions who will know what they are or how will you impact people without your intentions manifesting in your Actions .
*Enjoy figuring things out . This has encouraged me to seek and keep seeking and help me produce quality services with Excellence .If you don't figure things out how will you be a path finder.
*Develope Grit , we all at some point in life struggle with dependency at all levels but without Grit we won't be able to bring out and share our hidden potentials with the world around us.
Thanks for sharing and thanks for the love :) #BTA1239 Luka
Evan, thank you so much for doing this. My favorite is "KNOW YOUR SELF WORTH", I think it's important to believe in yourself before you rely on others, it could ultimately effect your self esteem.
Thanks for sharing. :) #BTA330 Monzur
Excellent video. I especially like the first rule: Develop your mind. So undervalued in this day in age.
Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and for watching. :) Glad you liked the video. #BelieveNation #BTA355 Shine
I'm in for it all! Key nuggets he dropped
Thank you for sharing this video. From Liberia
👍 👍 👍
I heard Robert Smith was a nice generous guy.May God continue to bless you.😘😇🙏💗💗💗💗
#Believe :) #BTA1591 Veljko
Evan you are very inspiring!!! May you continue to be a leader and role model!!!
Blessings
Thanks for the love and support :) #BTA1239 Luka
I love when Robert F. Smith said that he understand his history but his is not bound by it.
#Believe :) #BTA1655 Veljko
"Develop your intellectual property because no one can take that from you"
Put action behind your intentions
💕 #Believe - Feb
Take joy in figuring things out
Yes this was such an incredible video
"...the joy of figuring things out..." This resonated with me and was a great articulation of a core driver for me!
Glad you're feeling it Brian :) #BTA1136 Luka
really enjoyed his word choices
Rules for Success (Robert F Smith):
develop your mind - intelectual property - constantly evolving - no one can take it from you - takes no capital
trust yourself -
know yourself - value yourself
consistently act on intentions -
dream big -
commit to your career - demonstrate working hard is your priority
get your drive / motivation
enjoy learning / troubleshooting / networking - reap rich dividends from hard activities - joy of figuring things out
perfect your craft - devote hours 100hr work weeks [practice makes perfect] understand all the nuances of your craft
develop endurance - handle rejection - figure things out yourself - fight problems: understand & find unique personalized solutions
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. #Believe :) #BTA1658 Veljko
"Ground yourself in who YOU are"!
"You have to be an EXPERT @ your craft"!... You have to LIVE IT from the eyes of someone who has lived it..."
Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment! :) #BelieveNation #BTA766 Luka
Evan Carmichael
You're welcome!
#Jesus is Lord!
Developing grit, being committed and enjoying figuring things out. He explained that his life didn’t happen without serious effort, discipline and lots of time put in to make the life he wanted happen. When he didn’t know what to do or know what something was, he took the time to study it and figure it out and I truly respect that. The deeper message there gave me a lot to think about and is also inspiring. Thanks for putting this video together.
You're welcome, it's our pleasure. 😊💛 #Believe - Feb
Awesome video. Yes learn how to solve those small problems on your own so you can handle the bigger problems later on in life.
My favorite.... know your self worth. I work with a business model the makes others wealthier. I have pivoted my business to further ensure that I share in that wealth creation.
Thank you, Evan. Being a person of color, I appreciate hearing from another person of color in BUSINESS.
Well, he moved up another Billion and now ranked 163 since 2016, he must be doing something right worth modelling.
Thanks for watching :) #BTA1246 Luka
I am thankful to hear Robert F Smith's comment on what some of his colleagues thought about him they thought he was crazy. So I feel like he's my brother not only for that reason but what I'm saying is there are number of people that think I'm crazy however it's not about being crazy it's about exercising your faith.....
Thanks for sharing :) #BTA1248 Luka
I love love Robert F Smith. Awesome
One of his great Rule: " being committed to your career". This is so much more than I have a JOB, it is a devotion to your skill, talent and craft. It means that your know your stamp of what you do and your contribution.
Trust yourself and put in the time.
"You can make more money being smart than being strong or fast". this quote stood out to me because I have always been taught to get my education, whether it be formal(college) or informal (reading on your own)
I'm glad you learned something from it. David, we all believe that education is the only path to achieve success but in reality it doesn't. 😊 #Believe - Feb
I did not know he was a billionaire. Good content. I like "Develop your mind" as knowledge and education are more valuable than being stronger and faster. Information is power and those who have it from education become a valuable asset. I noticed a theme throughout each of the tips is being inquisitive and love seeking things.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching Fredrick. :) #BTA333 Shine
Bonus! 21:45 All from being PERSISTENT! Thanks @Evan
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I’ve never heard of this guy before, but he is really amazing. I certainly took a lot away from this top 10 list.
Glad to hear that, Mike! :) #BTA1247 Luka
#3 "Know Your Self Worth". So powerful!!! Know what you will and will not accept in any circumstance.
😊 #Believe - Feb
I love when you introduce us to new people! I’m definitely going to do more research on this man. He had some really profound insight!
Glad we could introduce you to Robert. #Believe :) #BTA1659 Veljko
2. TRUST YOURSELF
“...In their caution I found my courage, in their doubt I found my resolve and in their warnings I found my voice and chartered my own journey..”
Wow!
Thanks for watching :) #BTA1241 Luka
“Intelligence can create huge profits” is very real for me since most of what I hear are opportunities. People complain, opportunity, people love something, opportunity or people don’t know how to move forward, opportunity. Thanks for this post!
Thank you for sharing with us and thanks for watching, Angela :) #BTA1242 Luka
Thank you Mr Robert Smith, you have reinforced my beliefs, I simply must keep doing what I am already doing.....the final rule is my key, grit...must stay the course, never quit, I am right there!
Thank you for sharing with us and thanks for watching! Stay strong and never give up. :) #Believe #BTA371 Luka
Absolutely. I always think that if everyone is going to the left, i go to the right.
#4 "Faith without works is dead,"
:) #BTA1246 Luka
That’s deep
The full gammitt of the message to me was summarized in the statements explaining that there was an education piece (learning), a knowledge piece, (knowing what you have learned), and the craft practitioner piece, (walking out what you THINK you know). The icing on the cake for this system is the needed guidance or mentorship that has should accompany the questee in their expression
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Michael
Amazing. one of greatest speeches I've ever heard from a great man
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and appreciation. #BTA363 GT :)
He was (Robert Smith) was great! I did Leverage B/O of my former employer in the mid- 80s of small jewelry firm. Every aspect of this video is so true, because friend's will tell you're nuts! Creditors will believe in you only if you sell them on a convincing outcome or end game. And best of all "Those doubters, will eventually become your biggest fans" at the end of the day.
thank you Evan for all you do. you doing a great Job.
Thanks for the love and support carlos. :) #BelieveNation #BTA330 Shine
I like the way Mr. Smith said he knows his history but did not let that bind him, or like that when he was talking about desegregation, and his father being a principal at a school up the street, awesome.
Thanks for watching. #Believe :) #BTA1658 Veljko
Robert F. Smith 2020, if he ran he would have my vote.
Thanks for watching :) #BTA907 Luka
True innovators never do politics...
8. Enjoy figuring things out... Most of us try to avoid difficulty, but I like the idea of trying to find a way. I'm committing to doing that.
Awesome, appreciate you for sharing. 😊 #Believe - Feb
My top three are Develop your mind, Trust yourself, and Develop Grit!
Great video!
Thanks for sharing it with us! :) #BTA1245 Luka
#9 was my favorite because it emphasized the importance of consistency and grit shaping you to becoming your best self.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for watching. 💛😊 #Believe - Ahmed
GRIT!!! That's so key!
Agree. Thanks for the comment and for watching Brandon. :) #BTA333 Shine
All of what he is saying is the truth. Being committed in your craft. For going social activities-- "lining up your activities to what you say you want"
Much love Fe. Thanks for watching! 💛😊 #Believe - Dondon
Rule #7 Find your drive.
Appreciate the good content you're always sharing with us Evan! Happy Holidays to you and your team!
Glad you liked it. :) Thank you very much for the appreciation and for watching. #BTA330 Monzur
One of the many pertinent things he discussed was that intellectual capital happens to be innoculus and more valuable than physical capabilities. The other thing was developing grit and learning to be a problem solver versus having someone rescue you from failure constantly.
His rules center around self development and self actualization while taking the initiative to create value for community stakeholders.
That resonantes with my purpose, application and vision.
Great video and thanks for introducing Mr. Smith to me.
D. SMITH
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching, DS! :) #BelieveNation #BTA1161 Luka
@@EvanCarmichael Yes Sir
Be willing to take risks and do things differently. Create something that is big and lasting. Have the desire to be great.
Number 10 is my favorite it amazes me how so many people give up because something is not going their way. Number 10 is a true testament of how to become a strong you.
Thanks for watching. #Believe :) #BTA1658 Veljko
The beauty of Mr. Smith's presentation was that unlike MOST successful black folks, he didn't redirect to our personal failings (e.g. Obama; Bill Cosby, Morgan Freeman, et al) as being the most prevalent reason for our struggles. He kept it factual, skipped over the social impediments, and imbued us to embrace the belief that our God-ordained greatness will allow us to overcome those constructed barriers - provided we skip no steps and maintain our resiliency through to the end. One of the moist poignant COME UP presentations I've ever heard in my life.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Brian. #Believe :) #BTA1651 Veljko
Yes watching this wonderful and Mind Set of Robert's Passion 2 deliver and teach other's 🙌
😍 #Believe - Feb
"This mindset isn't a lifestyle". "You can make money being intelligent then being strong or fast".
#Believe :) #BTA1652 Veljko
The biggest impact, is believing in yourself
💯💯💯 true
Glad to see positive videos like this. Thank you
Thanks for watching :) #BTA893 Luka
Thanks for the video Evan. "In their caution, I found my courage. In their doubts, I found my resolve. And in their warnings, I found my voice and chartered my journey"
Much love :) #BTA1236 Luka
He kinda reminds me of my son! Thank you for sharing this! I love 💕 it!
Ju
Thanks for watching! :) #BTA1245 Luka