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Finding Purpose in Public Office
55:51 - 1:05:10 (09:18)
Cory Booker reflects on his lowest moment during his first year as a city councilman in Newark, where he felt like a failure and almost quit before receiving a call from a tenant leader that reminded him of the important work he was doing for the community.
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Former Senator Cory Booker reflects on his time living in public housing and how the sense of community created there helped shape his political career.
55:51 - 58:21 (02:29)
Summary
Former Senator Cory Booker reflects on his time living in public housing and how the sense of community created there helped shape his political career. Despite the many challenges faced by residents, the bonds formed within the community continue to endure today.
ChapterFinding Purpose in Public Office
Episode#233: Cory Booker -- Street Fights, 10-Day Hunger Strikes, and Creative Problem-Solving
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Cory Booker struggled with feelings of failure and insecurity during his early career in politics, including fears that the police were following him and frustrations with being outvoted on the city council.
58:21 - 1:01:30 (03:09)
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Cory Booker struggled with feelings of failure and insecurity during his early career in politics, including fears that the police were following him and frustrations with being outvoted on the city council. However, a call from a tenant leader about a drug market incident ultimately became a turning point for him and led to a successful documentary about his political journey.
ChapterFinding Purpose in Public Office
Episode#233: Cory Booker -- Street Fights, 10-Day Hunger Strikes, and Creative Problem-Solving
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker shares an experience of feeling helpless and not knowing what to do.
1:01:30 - 1:05:10 (03:39)
Summary
The speaker shares an experience of feeling helpless and not knowing what to do. But, a chance encounter and reading a bible passage helps her realize the importance of taking action towards change.