Hear the story of how SaulPaul went from being in foster care and prison to inspiring people worldwide as a Grammy-nominated musician. His determination to succeed despite growing up in a poor environment helped him overcome hard times. In this episode, you’ll also learn how SaulPaul uses his talent as a musician to spread an invaluable message to the world. Listen to his story and choose which action most resonates with your goals.

Action Principles

Pick one to do this week:

1. Be your best. Instead of trying to be good at several things, be the best at one thing. ACTION: Pick one thing to be the best at and give it your full focus.
2. Find a trusted mentor. It can be powerful to follow someone you trust who’s successful in your industry. ACTION: Choose a mentor you trust to inspire and help you grow.
3. Discover your strength. Everyone has a natural strength. You'll be far more successful if you can turn that into a profitable career. ACTION: Ask yourself, “What do others always ask me to do or help with?” Then, spend time contemplating ways to turn that into a career.
4. Be the change. One person can make a difference in others’ lives, and it doesn’t require extensive effort. ACTION: Visit saulpaul.com to join SaulPaul’s “Be the Change” challenge.

Guest Resources

Learn more about SaulPaul at SaulPaul.com today!

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Dave Crenshaw develops productive leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size. He has appeared in Time magazine, USA Today, FastCompany, and the BBC News. His courses on LinkedIn Learning have been viewed tens of millions of times. His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking—a time management bestseller. As an author, speaker, and online instructor, Dave has transformed the lives and careers of hundreds of thousands around the world. DaveCrenshaw.com