Is Your Self-Identity Limiting Your Potential? | Vusi Thembekwayo on Impact Theory

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    Identity is all around you. Whether you’re consuming social media, reading a book, streaming a new series online, or having a conversation with a friend or family member, you are receiving signals from the world that shape your self-identity. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, your self-identity is switched on and telling you the parameters of which you need to live in. What if we can escape this box we’ve built around us? What does true freedom from excuses look like? 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.
    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]
    QUOTES:
    “Do you want emotion or do you want progress? Because you can’t have both.” [5:46]
    “When somebody asks the question, “Who are you?” How do you answer that question?” [22:50]
    “Don’t give me something out of pity, I don’t want pity. Give me something because I’m the best at what I do.” [27:54]
    “And [Nelson Mandela] said, “Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible, and trust in the unknown.”” [52:02]
    FOLLOW VUSI:
    Website: vusithembekwayo.com
    Facebook: / vusithembekwayopagetwi... VusiThembekwayoInstagram: / vusithembekwayo
    LinkedIn: / vusithembekwayo
    RUclips: / @vthembekwayo
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  • @keitumetsemalebadi6772
    @keitumetsemalebadi6772 3 года назад +941

    Who else is reading the comments to see the World & other proudly South Africans showing ❤️ for Vusi T 🇿🇦

    • @thembamyeni4761
      @thembamyeni4761 3 года назад +9

      Sikhona sistela 🙋🏽‍♂️ 🇿🇦
      Big Brother doing the most... as usual #Masterclass

    • @WeideMarket
      @WeideMarket 3 года назад +7

      I am - Vusi is one of my favourite business personalities on the internet!

    • @francis2k488
      @francis2k488 3 года назад +3

      Me

    • @martinlegodi9670
      @martinlegodi9670 3 года назад +4

      His a great man ✊🏾

    • @UnitedLoyalist
      @UnitedLoyalist 3 года назад +7

      Include us Namibians as well. He is not only doing it but also, besides opening doors and opportunities, he is showing us the way

  • @sharonirungu2092
    @sharonirungu2092 3 года назад +621

    My 4 take aways
    1. Progress over emotions.
    2. Start.
    3.Imput creates output. Focus on input, focus on the details.
    4.Be the Best, because you have it in you.
    Thank you for this much needed conversion. VusiForPresident.

    • @tubeyou101x
      @tubeyou101x 3 года назад +2

      Ni atia

    • @beemerged
      @beemerged 3 года назад +1

      🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

    • @theotheo950
      @theotheo950 3 года назад +4

      My take on your 4th point; you don’t have to be the best to be impactful and successful.

    • @OfficialJTrades
      @OfficialJTrades 3 года назад

      @@tubeyou101x nindakuona muno!

    • @kuselwa6715
      @kuselwa6715 3 года назад +4

      Identity - who are you?

  • @MARIAM_M_AYOUB
    @MARIAM_M_AYOUB 2 года назад +95

    “Get started and the Universe will meet you half way” AMEN!!! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @TheOlgaKay
    @TheOlgaKay 2 года назад +24

    The mindset of this guy is gold! Every word out of his mouth is treasure. I had to pause the video so many times to process and reflect. Tom, bring him back!

  • @ReynaSingh
    @ReynaSingh 3 года назад +462

    If you’re looking for excuses; you’ll always find one. But excuses won’t get you anywhere, taking responsibility will.

  • @sphiwemagagula7427
    @sphiwemagagula7427 3 года назад +591

    "Do you want emotion or do you want progress? Because you can’t have both." This is the red pill I needed

    • @parsanasehi1703
      @parsanasehi1703 3 года назад +5

      This is “the” Red Pill

    • @thandonebe481
      @thandonebe481 3 года назад +4

      Me to - he said that and I clicked. He couldn't have said it better.

    • @whysoserious9229
      @whysoserious9229 3 года назад +3

      Ditto! I'm struggling right now and stuck in life, this meant everything to hear 🙌🏾

    • @zainabmejja9936
      @zainabmejja9936 3 года назад +1

      Right? Me too.

    • @amalabothra7420
      @amalabothra7420 3 года назад +1

      Totally vibed with this one

  • @simplesimon9056
    @simplesimon9056 2 года назад +65

    I am a 40 year old white South African, and man, not only have I learnt a wealth of things here... And more importantly I can clearly see that this man can teach me soooo much more. Following him permanently from here on.

    • @LemonateDambo
      @LemonateDambo Год назад

      I wanna interview you. Podcast style

    • @pearljantjies2562
      @pearljantjies2562 Год назад

      Yesssss.pure gold.such passion.infectious.way to go !!!! Someone who believes in you...when you don't. ❤❤ The collective! Let's chat!

  • @derontesmith8912
    @derontesmith8912 3 года назад +53

    I'm taking an EdX course with Havard Business School and one of the students referenced Vusi as his favorite speaker and now I see why. I'm a new fan!

    • @nnlzikhali5700
      @nnlzikhali5700 3 года назад

      How much is the course and kindly foward me the link of it if you can regards.

    • @rootsoriginal415
      @rootsoriginal415 Год назад

      @@nnlzikhali5700 lol NO

  • @mervinwilkinson472
    @mervinwilkinson472 3 года назад +1141

    As a South African and a whole-hearted super-fan of Vusi, this is incredibly cool to see. Thank you Tom for making even more people aware of Vusi and his incredible story and mindset.

    • @sivuyilemakunga
      @sivuyilemakunga 3 года назад +2

      💯

    • @jasperbasson
      @jasperbasson 3 года назад +10

      I agree. Amazing!

    • @Corrans
      @Corrans 3 года назад +4

      You said exactly what i was thinking!

    • @StevenMwinga
      @StevenMwinga 3 года назад +4

      Indeed, s/o from Namibia

    • @yunuslola530
      @yunuslola530 3 года назад +4

      Same here!! I love what Vusi represents.

  • @hanshuman1382
    @hanshuman1382 3 года назад +394

    This man is part of the future of the new South Africa.

    • @Corrans
      @Corrans 3 года назад +2

      He really is! He is amazing.

    • @isabelpalphramand7949
      @isabelpalphramand7949 3 года назад

      Defs

    • @jesstiss222
      @jesstiss222 3 года назад +4

      A product of his True South African roots.🤎

    • @averhamilton8823
      @averhamilton8823 3 года назад

      That’s so exciting ! Why is that? What else is he doing out there! This guy is great!

    • @stacyliddell5038
      @stacyliddell5038 3 года назад +9

      I've been saying the same for so many years. As a South African I have consistently said the reason why we can't progress faster is because we stay focused on the emotion. Our leaders stick to identity politics and create tribal division rather than the unity required to move forward as a nation.

  • @andawill
    @andawill 3 года назад +24

    “Do you want emotion or do you want progress ?” So powerful

  • @shernielmahmud9326
    @shernielmahmud9326 3 года назад +15

    Im an indian women born in Sourh Africa and cant tell you how proud i am to hear this amazing great speaker comes out of South Africa Well Done Vusi

  • @raymondrojas6913
    @raymondrojas6913 3 года назад +188

    Wow. "Do you want the identity or do you want the progress?" Sometimes to make progress, we have to strip ourselves of the identity that is holding us back.

  • @abutimoses4354
    @abutimoses4354 3 года назад +186

    When Vusi said "no one is more intelligent than me, I can learn that too"... I felt that!

    • @Phronesis7
      @Phronesis7 3 года назад +2

      Me too! I’ve wholeheartedly believed that for some time and you know what- it’s the truth!

    • @publiclyapplied394
      @publiclyapplied394 3 года назад +2

      IMO If another human mastered a certain thing, I can do it too. I would be far less confidant mastering something an Alien came up with.

    • @Phronesis7
      @Phronesis7 3 года назад

      @@publiclyapplied394 Exactly

    • @lifelessonswithtina
      @lifelessonswithtina 2 года назад

      Me too!

  • @keneuoesetai7216
    @keneuoesetai7216 3 года назад +24

    The story about his mom has me teary eyed. I'm sure she's so proud of the man he is.
    Please brother Vusi keep your integrity. We don't want to hear nonsense about you in the media.

  • @paulodeny8378
    @paulodeny8378 3 года назад +10

    In kenya’,,,we love Vusi ,,,he is a wake up call for us in Africa to change our mentality before its late..u can’t have emotions plus progress...we need to wake up and go for Progress ,

    • @easterpatelawadh3963
      @easterpatelawadh3963 3 года назад

      How I wish akina jaling'o spoke this way. Witchcrafty is real in Kenya. Love you vusi, thanks bro

    • @brifit8672
      @brifit8672 3 года назад

      @@easterpatelawadh3963 Be the change you want .You don’t have to wait on other people to start or save the world

  • @princeekeson12
    @princeekeson12 3 года назад +195

    "When you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them."
    -Les Brown

  • @DevCastOficial
    @DevCastOficial 3 года назад +1085

    "Everything everyone knows, they learned. I don't accept that I am less intelligent than the next person, so I can learn it too!"
    Great episode!

    • @francis2k488
      @francis2k488 3 года назад +20

      Fact. I know this to be 100% truth

    • @nurhayat81
      @nurhayat81 3 года назад +9

      Beautiful!

    • @cmhardin37
      @cmhardin37 3 года назад +5

      But isn't that confusing intelligence with knowledge?

    • @dmonk952
      @dmonk952 3 года назад +3

      its not true though many are more intelligent than others

    • @lawrencelaw8311
      @lawrencelaw8311 3 года назад +26

      @@dmonk952 question is, how does intelligence come about? People become intelligent by equipping themselves with knowledge, and this knowledge they only acquire it through learning. No one is born a genius. Its people who develop passion for things and therefore open their minds to learning more with the goal of mastering that become geniuses. They dont just learn to become knowledgeable. They learn to even better their learning, and thats why i can show you something completely new to you and it takes you a week to figure out but you find there is someone just as non knowledgeable about it as you who can figure it out within a space of a few hours. So learning to become a better learner, i think thats how geniuses become. So what you see as "intelligent people", is actually people who have learnt to learn better. Nobody perfectly figures it out the 1st time. its always about learning and i think thats what Vusi means.

  • @stevecato3991
    @stevecato3991 2 года назад +19

    My only gripe is this should have been a 3 or 4 hour conversation. I had so many follow up questions I wanted to ask. Amidst all of the golden IT interviews, this is one of the best. Love it.

  • @ricoughtta2195
    @ricoughtta2195 Год назад +8

    I just have to say, I’m only 13 minutes in & as a 5’3, 29 year old, Mexican/Portuguese, adopted Model with zero family support- this talk has already changed my life. Absolutely shifted my view on what’s possible for me & for everyone in my community, in the industry I am a part of. Thank you so much, Vusi. My heart is bursting at its seams.

  • @beverleymaphakane9993
    @beverleymaphakane9993 3 года назад +243

    I am the next South African to be hosted by Tom Bilyeu. Well done Vusi. So many lessons learned here.

  • @beltusnkwawir2908
    @beltusnkwawir2908 3 года назад +277

    As a Cameroonian, I see everything Vusi says as clearly as the morning sun. I have thesame ambitions of changing the mindset of Africans by action and not by words. I read ferociously, Listened to hundreds of TEDX talks and motivational videos. I'm currently re-writing the second draft of my first book and as soon as I'm done, I'm starting the second book for which I already have an outline. Africa needs radical thinkers like Vusi and I hope that someday I get to meet him and join forces to emancipate my fellow brothers and sisters from this limited mindset. Thank you Tom for putting him on the spotlight. Your videos inspire me everyday.

    • @Dani-ix9cl
      @Dani-ix9cl 3 года назад +5

      👍Agree💯 It’s the mindset that has to change first. Very difficult. It is so difficult, that not even God can change it. Just think of this:
      The children of Israel, in the Bible, were 40 years in the desert. All because of their mindset. This man may be young, but full of wisdom more than most older people nowadays. I’m so glad to hear him speak! God bless him. And God bless you in your future endeavors.

    • @garthjohnson5167
      @garthjohnson5167 3 года назад +1

      keep going

    • @hotelcarnaval517
      @hotelcarnaval517 3 года назад +10

      Wish you the best, Africans are the only ones that can save and prosper Africa. Africans dont need to emigrate do to economic and lack of opportunities to Europe, who says it can not be the other way around in the future Europeans searching for a better life in Africa.

    • @Dani-ix9cl
      @Dani-ix9cl 3 года назад +4

      @@hotelcarnaval517 Change comes from within, FIRST. Then, just like individuals, when we start to make a change, others start to NOTICE.

    • @raggui1292
      @raggui1292 3 года назад +4

      I am in Africa Kenya and thing on the ground things are bad. Putting little efforts daily to atleast get us to see our worth.

  • @rebeccahcherotich328
    @rebeccahcherotich328 Год назад +21

    It's an incredible gift to have someone who believes in you especially when you don't believe in yourself

    • @OTrainerPro
      @OTrainerPro 11 месяцев назад

      I disagree... it's much better to believe in yourself FIRST and have those who believe in you afterwards so that you may accurately know what it truly means to be "believed in" ...
      I say that because many people believe in the wrong people, such as narcissists --people without "true" self-belief and who tend to misconstrue your belief for being needy, manipulative, or over-emotional. And therefore ruin the relationship entirely due to self-sabotage ..
      Discernment and self-love is KEY! ...

  • @paularejas1887
    @paularejas1887 3 года назад +24

    Thank you!!! You have liberated me from my mentality of immigrant, from my mentality of Latino, from my mentality of broke. I am excited to see what I can achieve now that I no longer believe in the excuses that have been alongside me all my life. 2020 has been a year of self-reflection with so much time in our hands, i am thankful that these messages have arrived into my life at a time where I can actually appreciate them even more.

  • @suppi6492
    @suppi6492 3 года назад +202

    OMG I never saw this coming. I am a South African and loyal listener and learner from both man. Vusi I will never forget the time I met you at Gallagher Conversation Center working during my student days as a promotor. And the only thing I ask is for a handshake because I believe in your narrative, your story is relative and believe I will enter boardrooms and sign deals and the handshakes to me is goal accomplishment, value, respect.... I can go on for days but I will close my saying I respect both of you gentlemen 🤝

    • @keithlawless930
      @keithlawless930 3 года назад

      Surprise Meso I’ve never met the man but I sincerely hope I get to one day 🙏I have a very deep respect for both Mr Bilyeu and Mr Thembekwayo

    • @tisagiuffre8350
      @tisagiuffre8350 3 года назад

      O

    • @MTTabane
      @MTTabane 3 года назад +3

      Same here. This blew my mind.

    • @amistoradebe1746
      @amistoradebe1746 3 года назад +16

      As a South African who is addicted to Impact Theory. The surprise I got and pride and to see Vusi on here.

    • @KayteeMojake
      @KayteeMojake 3 года назад +4

      Amisto Radebe same here. Mr Thembekwayo has done SA proud 🙌🏿

  • @dailyaffirmations9496
    @dailyaffirmations9496 3 года назад +971

    To anybody who’s reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.

  • @pragmatticadigitalconsulti2054
    @pragmatticadigitalconsulti2054 3 года назад +12

    @50min when he tells the story of meeting Mandela, my heart literally bursts with emotion, and tears start. Oh how we (South Africans) miss Mandela. Thank you Vusi for sharing this story, our country and our world needs faith now more than ever! "Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible and trust the unknown" - Nelson Mandela

  • @MsHannahHT
    @MsHannahHT 3 года назад +36

    "It's incredible to have someone who believes in you, even when you don't believe in yourself." I love that, but unfortunately not everyone gets that... but we could be the ones who believe in others.

    • @desi2031
      @desi2031 2 года назад

      I knew that line was coming because I saw your comment ahead of time and it still hit me. When he said Nelson Mandela called him son.. 🥲

  • @francesbriggs9163
    @francesbriggs9163 3 года назад +65

    Vusi is a national treasure. Proudly South African! Love you Vusi.

  • @kennymabona8249
    @kennymabona8249 3 года назад +357

    I was excited to see Vusi on Impact Theory but boy I didn't know I would get a "beating", well... psychologically. Yes I'm black, unemployed and not well educated... that is real and it makes sense why I shouldn't succeed but is that what I want for myself?. I have to go against the odds... Period!!!

    • @leoniemac3507
      @leoniemac3507 3 года назад +13

      Little effort every day. You'll get there

    • @lawrencelaw8311
      @lawrencelaw8311 3 года назад +24

      You dont need to be well educated. You just need to be intelligent and how i know you are intelligent is because of those 2 last sentences you wrote

    • @NaveenKolambage
      @NaveenKolambage 3 года назад +3

      You will get there kenny

    • @memyselfandiamangel2006
      @memyselfandiamangel2006 3 года назад +13

      You have the internet and can read! You have so many tools at your disposal. I wish you well with your journey. May your mind expand exponentially!

    • @kennymabona8249
      @kennymabona8249 3 года назад +5

      @@memyselfandiamangel2006 I have started Angel and thanks for an advice

  • @darlenetavares9516
    @darlenetavares9516 3 года назад +6

    My ancestors definitely sent this to me!!! THE most profound interview I've EXPERIENCED EVER on social media!!! 2 phenomenal leaders having a conversation which included speaking to one of those planets Most phenomenal leaders!!! I love you both!! Vuci is new to me, but I will never forget him and the Impact Theory his words pierced my soul with!!! His rendition of Madibas voice is spot on too!!! Thank you for THIS!! I will remain eternally grateful for these insights and shared lessons. #InputMustPrecedeOutput

  • @thembinkosi7935
    @thembinkosi7935 11 месяцев назад +16

    Nothing is more heart-breaking than an opportunity finding you unprepared.
    It brings me joy to know that I finally pressed play on this video, and yes, I feel liberated.
    Emmotions vs Progress
    Emotions : 1
    Progress : 0

    • @meutati3663
      @meutati3663 4 месяца назад

      you can not be prepared for all opportunities, the're some that will finding you unprepared.

  • @sivuyilejonas
    @sivuyilejonas 3 года назад +285

    Let’s go South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Vusi you’re the 🐐

    • @Shadesof
      @Shadesof 3 года назад +3

      EVOLUTION RSA 🇿🇦

    • @kyle_write
      @kyle_write 3 года назад +3

      🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @Corrans
      @Corrans 3 года назад +3

      Vusi for president right?

    • @PureAbsurdist
      @PureAbsurdist 3 года назад +1

      @@Corrans he doesn't want to be president.

    • @khumomatlakane2009
      @khumomatlakane2009 3 года назад +1

      @@PureAbsurdist politics suck

  • @nokwazishezi7580
    @nokwazishezi7580 3 года назад +245

    I am from South African, I am so excited to see him on your platform 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

    • @lotus1695
      @lotus1695 3 года назад +3

      Yeah me too!! Proud.🇿🇦🇿🇦 Excellent thoughts.

    • @simonlevy2154
      @simonlevy2154 3 года назад +4

      Proudly South African!

    • @Shadesof
      @Shadesof 3 года назад +4

      Nokwazi Shezi 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️

    • @kumkan3588
      @kumkan3588 3 года назад +2

      This is huuuge

    • @keithlawless930
      @keithlawless930 3 года назад +3

      Damn proud moment, will share on on socials now ✊🇿🇦

  • @xipepe
    @xipepe 3 года назад +13

    This interview just increased my appreciation for this channel and Tom's work. It is amazing that you are not limiting yourself to the American arena but are also reaching out to the rest of the world, truly worried and committed to find out how great potential is created and mastered. THANKS

  • @crystalraym
    @crystalraym 3 года назад +7

    “I shouldn’t but it doesn’t mean that I can’t”... this is great! Major life keys in this video!

  • @Ernest_jack_ll
    @Ernest_jack_ll 3 года назад +87

    Vusi's way of thinking is godly, he is living proof that hard work builds character.🤓🤓

  • @MultiYoutub1
    @MultiYoutub1 3 года назад +238

    Great to see a South African on Impact Theory

    • @thelcaarendsen
      @thelcaarendsen 3 года назад +5

      Absolutely!!!

    • @paulvinwebster
      @paulvinwebster 3 года назад +5

      Yasss Bra Vusi ! Watch out world...youre about to get some gold

    • @Pimpjit85
      @Pimpjit85 3 года назад

      Lol. Is this really the comment you want to make after his discussion on identity?

    • @keithlawless930
      @keithlawless930 3 года назад +1

      Do you see the way Tom connects with this mans spirit, message and energy?

    • @Corrans
      @Corrans 3 года назад

      There has been another one or two if I am not mistaken.

  • @aleildoc
    @aleildoc 3 года назад +21

    I think this is one of the best interviews you had on your channel. Very inspiring! Didn't know Vusi but he now has a new follower. Big up guys!

  • @vuyomncedisinkwali704
    @vuyomncedisinkwali704 3 года назад +13

    Thanks Tom for hosting Vusi and thanks a million for a brilliant and inspiring episode. Vusi is super inspiring and powerful and I know many people listening to this will be transformed as I have!!!

  • @AlanLindstrom
    @AlanLindstrom 3 года назад +92

    Tom, I am an avid follower of your work and as a South African now living in the UK, Vusi just blew me away. He has made me feel proud of my country and the future of the South African people.
    An absolute masterclass.
    Vusi, thank you for sharing your knowledge, passion and spirit. I hope that people sit up, listen and take action.

    • @Shyeni09
      @Shyeni09 3 года назад

      Are you gonna come back home then? Lol

    • @stlouisix3
      @stlouisix3 3 года назад +1

      Brilliant but South Africa's future is looking bleak. We need more capitalism in SA, not less.
      Our politicians are giving us socialism, despite our never having asked for it.
      Capitalism is King!

    • @ElectrostatiCrow
      @ElectrostatiCrow Год назад +1

      ​@@stlouisix3 Evil loses in the end because it can not create.

  • @kopanooats4058
    @kopanooats4058 3 года назад +75

    Go brother Vusi!! The current generation of young black South Africans have so much to offer and are breaking boundaries in a problematic system of an ageist society, Vusi is a great example of that. I am proud

  • @varuneshtripathi8059
    @varuneshtripathi8059 2 года назад +3

    Dear Tom,
    I had to stop this video because I would like to thank you for sharing this treasure...I would call it Wisdom.
    Great work 👍🏼🙏🏼

  • @lisashealingjourney5283
    @lisashealingjourney5283 3 года назад +19

    I think I cried 4 times, this was an amazing interview. Thank You Tom. ❤

  • @antheap4253
    @antheap4253 3 года назад +231

    This had everything. Goosebumps, violent head nodding, tears and multiple Baptist sanctioned hand raising. ❤️🇿🇦

    • @kerry528hz9
      @kerry528hz9 3 года назад +9

      Baptist sanctioned handraising... 😆😆😆😆

    • @achatwithgoitse
      @achatwithgoitse 3 года назад +1

      Hahahah, the Baptist hand raising LOL!

    • @ashtigriffith1553
      @ashtigriffith1553 3 года назад

      @@kerry528hz9 hj

    • @CashCowz962
      @CashCowz962 3 года назад

      Violent head noddin... 😂

    • @YahToldMe
      @YahToldMe 2 года назад

      Baptist sanctioned hand raising was it for me 🙌🏽

  • @paulvinwebster
    @paulvinwebster 3 года назад +114

    Yassssss ! Vusi we made it to Toms show 😅✊🏾 🇿🇦 #proudlymzansi

    • @Shadesof
      @Shadesof 3 года назад +1

      Paulvin Webster 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @kreem4852
    @kreem4852 3 года назад +4

    Been struggling past few weeks. Tried meditating, reading and viewing motivational videos. Nothing worked until now. I get this in a way I can't yet describe

  • @Leah-zh3gf
    @Leah-zh3gf 2 года назад +16

    This was phenomenal, thought provoking, and life changing. Vusi is truly one of a kind. Thank you greatly Vusi and Tom for this gift to humanity.

  • @jihanem
    @jihanem 3 года назад +112

    That was incredible! I had never heard of Vusi Thembekwayo before but he's got a new follower in me. He captured me within less than 3 minutes into the video by saying "The test is not whether or not you know the reasons for not succeeding, the test is whether or not you're willing to do whatever it takes to get to that next level." WOW... And then so many other powerful pieces of insight shared throughout the conversation! Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed this topic. I also have to note he's got a beautiful smile! lol :) Thank you Tom for bringing us such valuable content and being a GREAT interviewer!! 🙏

  • @josiebatres4848
    @josiebatres4848 3 года назад +45

    I was washing dishes with my air pods. When he said; you are free vs. freed, I started to cry. 💝. Tom and Lisa, thank you 🙏🏻

    • @andreilyas1426
      @andreilyas1426 3 года назад

      Who is Lisa?

    • @md742
      @md742 3 года назад +1

      Tom’s wife

    • @fh.7287
      @fh.7287 3 года назад

      Do you want progress or emotion?
      as he said,
      emotion won't take us anywhere .

  • @kristinwornum7126
    @kristinwornum7126 2 года назад +7

    It’s funny I seen this guy while scrolling and constantly passed it , because I felt he had nothing to teach me. Not only do I realize how wrong I was , I also realized I just wasn’t ready for it. Listening at this particular stage in my life I can actually take the information from his wisdom and apply it to my life. Truly amazing stuff thanks guys

  • @wildcats1ish
    @wildcats1ish 3 года назад +10

    Just amazing! So many take outs. Self leadership, just start, remain teachable and progress over emotions. Thank you Vusi!

  • @preciousitumeleng9334
    @preciousitumeleng9334 3 года назад +125

    Vusi putting South Africa on the map🇿🇦I'm here for it! 💃💃

    • @francis2k488
      @francis2k488 3 года назад +1

      South Africa or Africa?...lol. The guy is Awesome.

    • @preciousitumeleng9334
      @preciousitumeleng9334 3 года назад +1

      @@francis2k488lol... I guess we can say the whole of Africa😝❤️he is awesome

  • @avelamabetshe1942
    @avelamabetshe1942 3 года назад +181

    These are the types of people who should be leading our society

    • @Dani-ix9cl
      @Dani-ix9cl 3 года назад +10

      Agree. But, why are people like them not in leadership?
      Answer: We don’t give them the chance. We prefer the ‘familiar’. The ones we know are already in power. We, keep them there. Unfortunately. Sadly.
      If not, watch USA 🇺🇸 elections. Politicians in government half a century!
      Why are they still there? 🙂

    • @theaitadiaries
      @theaitadiaries 3 года назад +5

      These are the kind of people I need in my network

    • @fh.7287
      @fh.7287 3 года назад +1

      @@theaitadiaries
      Simple.

    • @jocampbell6962
      @jocampbell6962 3 года назад +1

      Amen to that👌🏾

    • @thabangkhatide2041
      @thabangkhatide2041 3 года назад +1

      Agreed.

  • @BiblesandBrunch
    @BiblesandBrunch 2 года назад +6

    Every single interview or video i watch of Vusi Thembekwayo leaves me with so much to digest & a lot to take moving forward. Thank you for this incredible talk. You have taken me and i will be watching even more of your videos Tom. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @drgeorgetayloriii4280
    @drgeorgetayloriii4280 2 года назад +4

    1 of the top 5 interviews by Tom. I look at this once a week. Vusi is an amazing business leader, independent thinker, and concrete thought leaders. No fluff from Vusi, rather he is talking about one of his companies or talking about pursuing your goals.

    • @rebeccahcherotich328
      @rebeccahcherotich328 Год назад

      Hey Dr. G mind sharing the other 4 top interviews by Tom?

    • @drgeorgetayloriii4280
      @drgeorgetayloriii4280 Год назад

      @@rebeccahcherotich328
      Mel Robbins - 1st appearance
      Ed Mylett - 1st appearance
      Tilman Fertitta
      Jay Shetty - 1st appearance.
      I plan to subscribe to your channel as well. Let's do some work together.

  • @medebaruk1095
    @medebaruk1095 3 года назад +89

    Either Choosing your emotions or progress is i think the key to progress.

    • @theeverlastingfather1111
      @theeverlastingfather1111 3 года назад

      What do you mean when you say emotion bro? What I mean is, do our emotions matter to the sort of achievement we want to accomplish? Cheers in advance for your reply.

    • @medebaruk1095
      @medebaruk1095 3 года назад +5

      what I mean is do you want the emotion or the progress? He explained what he meant by giving an example when someone is working out in Gym , the brain says don’t do it no more you have done enough but that’s just your brain trying to protect you as usual but that’s where the real progress starts when you’re start feeling the pain. So either you choose to carry on work out or quit you can’t have them both.👌👌👌

    • @markettechniques
      @markettechniques 3 года назад +2

      @@medebaruk1095 Wise words. I trade markets and overcoming the brains response to fear stimuli is the biggest battle but its once u get past that battle of emotion that progress is relatively easy as long as you use a method that works. Cheers

    • @theeverlastingfather1111
      @theeverlastingfather1111 3 года назад +1

      @@medebaruk1095 I'm appreciating your humble response boy. You've accurately explained it. ብውሕሉል ኣገባብ ኣረዲእካኒ ኣለካ።

    • @michellebud234
      @michellebud234 3 года назад +2

      That was so powerful~!

  • @sidhantpatnaik685
    @sidhantpatnaik685 3 года назад +38

    He had me in the first five minutes itself..... This interview is simply VALUABLE!!!!

  • @ellentutsirakaunda3604
    @ellentutsirakaunda3604 9 месяцев назад +1

    It's so good to see Vusi on impact😊

  • @banjioma
    @banjioma 3 года назад +3

    One of the South Africans I respect, from a Nigerian that is not easy to say. Great mind, GREAT guy

  • @n.d.risley8674
    @n.d.risley8674 3 года назад +38

    .I can not count the nuggets of wisdom in this video! I will watch it again and again until it becomes my personal credo. Thank you and much love.

  • @nassernathan
    @nassernathan 3 года назад +54

    At first I searched this guy's networth and I was shocked
    Then I heard him speak and I was double shocked
    Thank you for making AFRICA proud love vusi from 🇺🇬

  • @chimenejemisi-m5877
    @chimenejemisi-m5877 3 года назад +5

    This was by far one of the best Interview for everyone listening but especially for an african person. Thank you Vusi and Tom.

  • @AZekO7
    @AZekO7 3 года назад +5

    I was planning to listen for 10min max, ended up listening to the whole thing. Could listen to it all over again, so many gems and goosebump moments, loved it!

  • @tommymbundu4388
    @tommymbundu4388 3 года назад +51

    I studied, worked in SA and met Vusi. Tom- Vusi is your soul brother. Simply a replica of you but living in JHB. I am glad you two met!

    • @keithlawless930
      @keithlawless930 3 года назад +3

      That’s what I was picking up during the interview, Vusi is our version of Tom in so many ways. In fact, they both reflect each other’s nature

    • @dap5racing
      @dap5racing 3 года назад

      Q

    • @dap5racing
      @dap5racing 3 года назад

      EW

    • @vatyvibes7222
      @vatyvibes7222 3 года назад +1

      Leaders of thought they are hey.

  • @Corrans
    @Corrans 3 года назад +15

    I LOVE everything Vusi said...but his words are not new....more impact full is HOW he says them. With clarity and purpose. He speaks SO flipping well. Vusi I am beyond impressed. I love the way he thinks but he expresses himself so eloquently! Wow wow wow Tom thank you for this interview.

  • @William_Clinton_Muguai
    @William_Clinton_Muguai 2 года назад +4

    The charisma and wisdom of this South African is mesmerizing. Tom, bring many more like this.❤️❤️❤️

  • @christophergeel1366
    @christophergeel1366 3 года назад +3

    Is Vusi the first South African to be on Impact Theory?!?! Fuck yes, well done, Vusi! Been following this man from the time I saw him the first time on South African's mentor show.

  • @michellebud234
    @michellebud234 3 года назад +31

    “Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible and trust in the unknown.” - Nelson Mandela via Vusi Thembekwayo. Wow. ❣️

  • @suzannemugalu6113
    @suzannemugalu6113 3 года назад +37

    Vusi is my mentor, just speaking into existence that he will actually mentor me some day

  • @saxxone17
    @saxxone17 2 года назад +1

    I'll rewatch this video slowly. This content should be in a book. This hit me. I'm glad I found this video

  • @zac2432
    @zac2432 3 года назад +7

    Thank you so much for introducing me to Vusi! Oh my god, this man is incredible!

  • @Neyagrl
    @Neyagrl 3 года назад +117

    "The 1st time you do anything is the worst you'll ever be at it" and the hardest it will be for you. Love it! Our beliefs about ourselves are the number one factor determining our achievements.

    • @lifelessonswithtina
      @lifelessonswithtina 2 года назад

      This is sooooo good!

    • @BryanBarcelo
      @BryanBarcelo 2 года назад

      I was literally making a meme with this quote to share on my pages, when beginners luck came to mind and now I can't make the meme.

  • @mphelakgaphola6537
    @mphelakgaphola6537 3 года назад +17

    I wish he was in studio with you Tom. I like the fact that Vusi quickly realizes that Tom is asking a question while he is talking and he stops and listen to him. That's the sign of good leadership and being present.

    • @gabiemnisi
      @gabiemnisi 3 года назад

      Yes..He is a good listener too.

  • @sirens8
    @sirens8 2 года назад +4

    Just watched it twice consecutively! Such an interesting person to listen to -- Vusi, an old soul trapped in a young body. Thank you very much for this, Tom!

  • @roni-co5ng
    @roni-co5ng Год назад

    Wow, just wow. My sister-in-law introduced me to your video today, thank you anita!, and it blew my mind. i just HAD to watch it twice. and subscribe.
    I appreciate all the heavy, powerful and educational dialogues. There are so many aha moments for me and, I, too, had all these thoughts rattling in my head, but didn’t quite know how to say or describe them.
    You and Vusi are brilliant together.
    you opened up a new direction for me to acknowledge my potential and the process i CAN take to get there.
    I’m profoundly grateful to you and for you, and what you do to bring awareness to one of the most debilitating hindrances to progress, THE mindset.
    my great takeaways:
    1. so what?!!
    2. momentum
    3. skillset
    4. mindset
    5. my identity doesn’t define my progress
    6. so what?!

  • @ST20439
    @ST20439 3 года назад +79

    You know it’s a banger when it’s only 9 minutes in but you’ve paused it three times already for the obligatory wow. Just amazing! Vusi and Tom we thank you 😊🖤

  • @semnenlambert
    @semnenlambert 3 года назад +24

    I am Nigerian and I love Vusi! I absolutely think he is amazing. He is definitely one of the great minds in Africa.

  • @garethshepperson523
    @garethshepperson523 2 года назад +1

    Oh WOW! I have subscribed to both Tom’s and Vusi’s RUclips channels for a while. How did I miss this? I am a massive fan of both these gentlemen.

  • @nunuhulegeb
    @nunuhulegeb 2 года назад +1

    Thank you Tom!!!
    Vusi is an awesome person. The black pilot , President Mandela saw was an Ethiopian Airline pilot, Ethiopian captain.

  • @ZohaibAhmad41
    @ZohaibAhmad41 3 года назад +65

    I felt the bromance in this one 😂 - Awesome episode, loved the advice given, you guys are changing lives for real. Thanks Tom!

  • @samukelisiwendlovu1672
    @samukelisiwendlovu1672 3 года назад +35

    WOW Vusi you make me proud to call myself a South African

  • @poetrypowersprosperity1366
    @poetrypowersprosperity1366 3 года назад +16

    Thank you both, Vusi and Tom, this was so enriching. You two are total soul brothers - and musical philosophers. What a gift to start the day with, love the poetry of your life styles :) :)

  • @kaborong_sedibe
    @kaborong_sedibe 3 года назад +5

    "MY DAD" dads u are a valuable piece in our lives

  • @loyisog4795
    @loyisog4795 3 года назад +39

    South Africa represented 😊😊

  • @reabetswegiven3763
    @reabetswegiven3763 3 года назад +21

    My eyes right now for just seeing Vusi talking to Tom.How I wish he was next him the energy that these two have.OMG.cant wait to have my turn on impact theory

    • @KayteeMojake
      @KayteeMojake 3 года назад +1

      Your time will come👊🏿

  • @MissJoi305
    @MissJoi305 3 года назад +8

    Tom, thank you for the follow-up questions!! You do everything you can to help get us on similar paths!

  • @jewlstagara4562
    @jewlstagara4562 3 года назад +1

    "focus on where you are in your part of the journey". Spoken like a true goat, everyone like to compare their life some even do it to their own kids.

  • @HopeMkunte
    @HopeMkunte 3 года назад +11

    The knowledge that Vusi is sharing is very profound. I have taken away this: That the obstacles, the doubts are real, but overcoming them is also real. So its all a matter of choice really. We must choose to move forward no matter how we feel or what is in front of us. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the only way.

  • @janadutoit
    @janadutoit 3 года назад +127

    "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 (The Bible) 👌

    • @Rhenadhis
      @Rhenadhis 3 года назад +5

      Precisely, that is what Mandela paraphrased

    • @neolacroix4085
      @neolacroix4085 3 года назад +4

      That is so beatifully articulated... thank you so much for sharing that quote with us

    • @ashwajeshi1558
      @ashwajeshi1558 3 года назад

      Its fake when its void of obedience.
      Align.

    • @jivanbansi9640
      @jivanbansi9640 3 года назад +1

      @@ashwajeshi1558Wrong, faith is not evidence.

    • @miriamegh
      @miriamegh 3 года назад

      @@jivanbansi9640 It is, OF THINGS NOT SEEN. If it's seen, it's not faith.

  • @goratagaoneramokgalo9869
    @goratagaoneramokgalo9869 3 года назад +1

    Everytime I listen to you speaking, it just validates why you are my role model. I see everything I want to be clearly in you

  • @LADYZEE702
    @LADYZEE702 3 года назад +4

    "The universe will meet you half way" thank you Tom for answering my questions through Vusi

  • @teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419
    @teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419 3 года назад +48

    Excuses are valid-but that won't change circumstances: Being a student is the key-wow. Thank you Vusi Thembekwayo

  • @southafricanconversations
    @southafricanconversations 3 года назад +17

    Congratulations Vusi! On your achievements AND on changing the narrative of our country. I’m so glad my favourite interviewer interviewed you.

  • @timmagaling
    @timmagaling 3 года назад +4

    8 minutes in and im already satisfied with whats been said. I love this

  • @MelMichelleDi
    @MelMichelleDi 3 года назад +7

    Phenomenal episode! I need more content from Vusi. Ready, set, go find him on all the social media platforms!

  • @yamkela3217
    @yamkela3217 3 года назад +12

    I never thought I'd see the day where two of my favorite idols having a conversation like this. As a South African I'm so proud. 🇿🇦

  • @nishakeswa9984
    @nishakeswa9984 3 года назад +111

    South Africa 🇿🇦, who else is here🤑🤑🤑🤑💯💯💯💯💥💥💥

    • @thestream1
      @thestream1 3 года назад +1

      Sikhona :)

    • @sueelliott4793
      @sueelliott4793 3 года назад +1

      Im an expat, I live offshore

    • @kabeloikalafeng9344
      @kabeloikalafeng9344 3 года назад

      Sikhona sis

    • @Podatin
      @Podatin 3 года назад

      Kenya finally made it to the show!! Wow!! Just WOW!!

    • @JeffreyA
      @JeffreyA 3 года назад

      @@Podatin He is South African😄

  • @stellapatricia9100
    @stellapatricia9100 2 года назад +5

    I didn't want the video to end. I am supergrateful for this. Thank you. So inspiring!

  • @mzansidailydose8352
    @mzansidailydose8352 3 месяца назад +1

    This interview keeps me coming back to watch it again and again