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

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. This episode is brought to you by: Indeed: Go to Indeed.com/IMPACT for a FREE $75 credit to boost your job post. Allform: Go to allform.com/impact for 20% off your order. Skillshare: skillshare.com/impact The first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.  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]  FOLLOW VUSI:  Website: vusithembekwayo.com Facebook: facebook.com/VusiThembekwayoPage Twitter: twitter.com/VusiThembekwayo Instagram: instagram.com/vusithembekwayo LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vusithembekwayo YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC_Ktic72t5bDX_3go_9u_pg Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact? If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you. Want to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.  This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. Subscription Benefits: Unlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices