People have forgotten how to ask questions and one of the reasons is the online culture that has been spoiling us to have things set and catered to our exact preference. Everything needs to look the way we want it to look, and therefore, if people don’t fit in that perfect cookie-cutter model that we have designed – our comfort zone – then they’re a threat. That is not true! Even if there is a universal truth out there, it doesn’t mean that there aren’t different ways of perceiving it. In today’s episode, my guest is the first legally deaf NBA player – Lance Allred. Since he retired from basketball, he became a speaker, trying to inspire people and encouraging them to achieve their goals, by following the principles of perseverance. Lance Allred is an expert on Leadership, Perseverance, and Grit. Legally deaf, at 80% hearing loss from RH complications at birth, he was born and raised in a polygamist commune until the age of 13. He is the author of four books - with the fifth, “The New Alpha Male” coming on soon – and the TEDx Star of “What is Your Polygamy?” So, listen to Episode 218 of Becoming Your Best, to learn about Lance’s background and how he ended up teaching people how to communicate – the one thing that everyone takes for granted, even though he spent 15 years in speech therapy. We also discuss the principles of perseverance and how you can apply them in your life. Questions I ask: Lance, please share a little bit of your background and how you got to where you are today, so that we can get a little more personal feel for who you are. (02:36) Let’s talk about your new book, “The New Alpha Male” and tell us what that’s about and what the intended objective of that is. (13:40) Do you have a website or a place that they can go to get that book, Lance? (30:00) In this episode, you will learn: What is cult mentality and religion, according to Lance. (03:52) The backbone of Lance’s message as a speaker. (06:36) A suggestive analogy between culture and the different types of computer software. (09:31) The question you should ask yourself, to figure out if you have integrity. (16:10) One of the mistakes most entrepreneurs do, regarding their employees. (17:20) How to let go of the victim archetype and embrace the teacher archetype. (22:01) Compassion is one of the hardest strengths. (26:56) Connect with Lance: Website LinkedIn The books Lance wrote Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Get your Becoming Your Best Planner using the promo code “20planner25” Free template for pre-week planning Pre-order the book, “Conquer Anxiety” Becoming Your Best Library Email: support@becomingyourbest.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.