Episode

How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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1:08:32
Published: Wed Jan 18 2023
Description

Stephen A. Smith rose from a reporter on high school sports at the Daily News and college and NBA beat reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer to become the face of ESPN and its most important on-air personality. He is the star of the #1 morning sports talk show First Take, a premiere analyst on ESPN and ABC’s NBA Countdown, the host of NBA in Stephen A’s World on ESPN2 and ESPN+, and the host and producer of the podcast K[no]w Mercy with Stephen A. Smith. Smith has more than 12 million followers across social media platforms, and his opinions on sports make daily headlines.Be sure to check out Stephen’s new book, Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First TakesIn this episode you will learn, What betting on yourself should look & feel like. How to make your hard work stand out. What it means to be a man.Ways to navigate criticism while maintaining your confidence. For more, go to lewishowes.com/1380Inky Johnson On How To Hack Your Mindset To Overcome Life’s Challenges: https://link.chtbl.com/1279-podEd Mylett on Developing Superhuman Levels of Self-Confidence: https://link.chtbl.com/1274-podEmmanuel Acho On Overcoming The Fear Of Failure & Living A Life Without Limits: https://link.chtbl.com/1245-pod

Chapters
The speaker discusses how finding his passion helped him overcome challenges and led to his success, including a basketball scholarship and learning from a legend.
00:00 - 05:12 (05:12)
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Overcoming challenges
Summary

The speaker discusses how finding his passion helped him overcome challenges and led to his success, including a basketball scholarship and learning from a legend. He also offers a free training to help others create long lasting change.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of coming at people in a way that makes them hear, not just listen, even if it means disagreeing with you.
05:12 - 09:14 (04:01)
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Communication
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of coming at people in a way that makes them hear, not just listen, even if it means disagreeing with you. He also shares his mother's belief that hard work is the key to success.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
A podcaster reflects on the importance of balancing work and play and also shares the consequences of utilizing your efforts in the wrong way.
09:14 - 13:43 (04:29)
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Productivity
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A podcaster reflects on the importance of balancing work and play and also shares the consequences of utilizing your efforts in the wrong way.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses why covering sports games from the studio instead of attending them live is difficult, including the pressure of public perception and the impracticality of traveling while working in-studio.
13:43 - 17:10 (03:26)
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Sports Journalism
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The speaker discusses why covering sports games from the studio instead of attending them live is difficult, including the pressure of public perception and the impracticality of traveling while working in-studio.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The act of character assassination by using someone's past mistakes to campaign against them is cruel and unjustifiable.
17:10 - 24:05 (06:54)
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Character Assassination
Summary

The act of character assassination by using someone's past mistakes to campaign against them is cruel and unjustifiable. Linear television shows are still thriving with pre-pandemic ratings, despite the current economic climate.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the impact of unjustified hate and setbacks in both personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of empathy and accountability for growth and success.
24:05 - 30:17 (06:12)
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Overcoming Setbacks
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The speaker discusses the impact of unjustified hate and setbacks in both personal and professional life, emphasizing the importance of empathy and accountability for growth and success.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The speaker shares how she used to think that popularity defined her financial worth until it was time for her to negotiate and realized she didn't know her true worth.
30:17 - 32:41 (02:23)
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Financial Literacy
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The speaker shares how she used to think that popularity defined her financial worth until it was time for her to negotiate and realized she didn't know her true worth.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
Charlamagne tha God discusses the mindset and outlook necessary for contracted employees when dealing with corporations as they are only responsible for fulfilling their contractual obligations and do not owe any additional loyalty to the company.
32:41 - 37:25 (04:44)
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Contracted Employees
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Charlamagne tha God discusses the mindset and outlook necessary for contracted employees when dealing with corporations as they are only responsible for fulfilling their contractual obligations and do not owe any additional loyalty to the company.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The way people are treated in the workplace is just as important as the salary they earn.
37:25 - 40:49 (03:23)
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Workplace Treatment
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The way people are treated in the workplace is just as important as the salary they earn. It is essential for companies to recognize this aspect and create positive relationships with their employees.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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An ESPN personality claims that he works harder than anyone else and is willing to work even harder to help brands achieve their desired level of success.
40:49 - 43:39 (02:50)
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Work Ethic
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An ESPN personality claims that he works harder than anyone else and is willing to work even harder to help brands achieve their desired level of success.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The key to success at a company is showing that you care about the growth and success of the company itself, not just your personal success.
43:39 - 47:59 (04:20)
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Business
Summary

The key to success at a company is showing that you care about the growth and success of the company itself, not just your personal success. Prioritizing a mindset of win-win can benefit both personal growth and the success of the company.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The fear of failure, success, other people's opinions or pleasing others can hinder one's growth and success.
47:59 - 52:21 (04:21)
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Overcoming Fear
Summary

The fear of failure, success, other people's opinions or pleasing others can hinder one's growth and success. To overcome these fears, educating oneself about their field and aspirations is important to navigate the potential mind fields that lie ahead.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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A conversation centers around the most significant lessons learned from father figures, whether those were things that should or should not be done, as well as the power of making others laugh.
52:21 - 56:39 (04:18)
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Fatherhood
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A conversation centers around the most significant lessons learned from father figures, whether those were things that should or should not be done, as well as the power of making others laugh.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The speaker emphasizes that being a man comes with the responsibility of providing for your family, even during difficult times, and tells of his own experience taking care of his child.
56:39 - 1:02:18 (05:39)
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Fatherhood
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The speaker emphasizes that being a man comes with the responsibility of providing for your family, even during difficult times, and tells of his own experience taking care of his child.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of sustained excellence in any craft and acknowledges Stephen A.
1:02:18 - 1:07:29 (05:10)
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Craftsmanship
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of sustained excellence in any craft and acknowledges Stephen A.'s consistency and dedication to his craft over decades.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness
The speaker thanks the listeners for tuning in, encourages them to check the show notes for important links, and promotes their exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening on the greatness plus channel on Apple podcast.
1:07:29 - 1:08:30 (01:01)
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Podcast
Summary

The speaker thanks the listeners for tuning in, encourages them to check the show notes for important links, and promotes their exclusive bonus episodes and ad-free listening on the greatness plus channel on Apple podcast. They also ask for reviews, social media shares, and newsletter signups, and remind the audience that they are loved, worthy, and matter.

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How To Build Confidence, Overcome Criticism & Bet On Yourself EP 1380
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The School of Greatness