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You Can't Lie to Yourself with Spencer Paysinger Part II

You Can't Lie to Yourself with Spencer Paysinger Part II

FromNo Straight Path


You Can't Lie to Yourself with Spencer Paysinger Part II

FromNo Straight Path

ratings:
Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today we dig into part two of our conversation with Spencer Paysinger. Spencer was an American football linebacker for the New York Giants until 2017 when he pivoted to focus on film and television, writing, co-producing, and acting in All American, the TV series based on his life. In this episode, Spencer shares his thoughts on success, explains how he defines it, and elaborates on why, despite his fame, it’s so important for him to be able to walk down a street as a relative unknown. He opens up about his relationship with his wife, how they support each other, and how fatherhood has changed him. We also discuss the importance of knowing yourself, why that’s becoming increasingly more difficult in today’s world, and what he has gained from going to therapy. To hear some profound words on success, knowing who you are, and the life-changing potential of hobbies, tune in today! 

Key Points From This Episode:

How Spencer defines success.

Why it’s so important for him to be able to walk down the street as a relative unknown.

How he and his wife got together and the support he has received from her from the start.

How fatherhood has changed him.

Spencer’s advice to younger people who look up to him.

Ways that you can get to know who you are.

Advice that Spencer received from his brother-in-law about hobbies.

Why Spencer doesn’t want to get better at golf.

How Spencer first started going to therapy.

How therapy has changed the way Spencer coaches himself.

Information about Spencer’s wife’s company: Post 21.

How, despite his success, Spencer is still trying to learn the about the film and TV industry. 



Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Spencer Paysinger
Spencer Paysinger on Instagram
All American 
Post 21 
Ashley Menzies Babatunde
Ashley Menzies Babatunde on Instagram
HubSpot Creators Program 
HubSpot
Released:
Apr 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (98)

No Straight Path aims to humanize success from the Millennial perspective. The world often sees the shiny resumes, highlights shared on social media, and job titles associated with a person's LinkedIn profile. We rarely see the story behind it. And when we do, it's often in a memoir towards the end of someone's journey. The podcast aims to delve into the story behind the success with a closer to real-time approach. Because the podcast focuses on the Millennial perspective, many guests are mid-journey. We are capturing a snapshot of the work they've done thus far, while also discussing their hopes and dreams for the future. I'll speak with various guests about their definitions of success and how they overcame setbacks, navigated pivots, and found purpose. No one has a straight path in life. There are lots of twists and turns, which often leads to growth, understanding, and wisdom. My hope is that listeners leave the conversation inspired and with a more nuanced perspective of success.