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

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Identity is all around you. Whether you’re consuming social media, reading a book, streaming a new series online, or having a conversation with a friend or family member, you are receiving signals from the world that shape your self-identity. From the moment you wake up to the moment you go to bed, your self-identity is switched on and telling you the parameters of which you need to live in. What if we can escape this box we’ve built around us? What does true freedom from excuses look like? 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.
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]
QUOTES:
“Do you want emotion or do you want progress? Because you can’t have both.” [5:46]
“When somebody asks the question, “Who are you?” How do you answer that question?” [22:50]
“Don’t give me something out of pity, I don’t want pity. Give me something because I’m the best at what I do.” [27:54]
“And [Nelson Mandela] said, “Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible, and trust in the unknown.”” [52:02]
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[@keitumetsemalebadi6772]

Who else is reading the comments to see the World & other proudly South Africans showing ❤️ for Vusi T 🇿🇦

[@thembamyeni4761]

Sikhona sistela 🙋🏽‍♂️ 🇿🇦 Big Brother doing the most... as usual #Masterclass

[@WeideMarket]

I am - Vusi is one of my favourite business personalities on the internet!

[@francis2k488]

Me

[@martinlegodi9670]

His a great man ✊🏾

[@UnitedLoyalist]

Include us Namibians as well. He is not only doing it but also, besides opening doors and opportunities, he is showing us the way

[@ReynaSingh]

If you’re looking for excuses; you’ll always find one. But excuses won’t get you anywhere, taking responsibility will.

[@raymondtendau2749]

Bam,One hundred and one percent correct.😁

[@blessingsbest6838]

Fact!

[@MARIAM_M_AYOUB]

“Get started and the Universe will meet you half way” AMEN!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Neyagrl]

"The 1st time you do anything is the worst you'll ever be at it" and the hardest it will be for you. Love it! Our beliefs about ourselves are the number one factor determining our achievements.

[@lifelessonswithtina]

This is sooooo good!

[@BryanBarcelo]

I was literally making a meme with this quote to share on my pages, when beginners luck came to mind and now I can't make the meme.

[@sharonirungu2092]

My 4 take aways 1. Progress over emotions. 2. Start. 3.Imput creates output. Focus on input, focus on the details. 4.Be the Best, because you have it in you. Thank you for this much needed conversion. VusiForPresident.

[@tubeyou101x]

Ni atia

[@beemerged]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@theotheo950]

My take on your 4th point; you don’t have to be the best to be impactful and successful.

[@OfficialJTrades]

@@tubeyou101x nindakuona muno!

[@kuselwa6715]

Identity - who are you?

[@sphiwemagagula7427]

"Do you want emotion or do you want progress? Because you can’t have both." This is the red pill I needed

[@parsanasehi1703]

This is “the” Red Pill

[@thandonebe481]

Me to - he said that and I clicked. He couldn't have said it better.

[@whysoserious9229]

Ditto! I'm struggling right now and stuck in life, this meant everything to hear 🙌🏾

[@zainabmejja9936]

Right? Me too.

[@amalabothra7420]

Totally vibed with this one

[@derontesmith8912]

I'm taking an EdX course with Havard Business School and one of the students referenced Vusi as his favorite speaker and now I see why. I'm a new fan!

[@nnlzikhali5700]

How much is the course and kindly foward me the link of it if you can regards.

[@rootsoriginal415]

@@nnlzikhali5700 lol NO

[@simplesimon9056]

I am a 40 year old white South African, and man, not only have I learnt a wealth of things here... And more importantly I can clearly see that this man can teach me soooo much more. Following him permanently from here on.

[@LemonateDambo]

I wanna interview you. Podcast style

[@pearljantjies2562]

Yesssss.pure gold.such passion.infectious.way to go !!!! Someone who believes in you...when you don't. ❤❤ The collective! Let's chat!

[@dailyaffirmations9496]

To anybody who’s reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. May the dark thoughts, the overthinking, and the doubt exit your mind right now. May clarity replace confusion. May peace and calmness fill your life.

[@akashdeepkashyap440]

Thanks for such a beautiful message ..... i really need something like this today

[@JeanetteMoseneke]

😭😭😭 I needed this 🙏🏽

[@experiencelife9353]

Amen Thank you 🙏

[@gemmadidit4118]

Amen! Thank you, beautiful soul...

[@mhbc4416]

I say "AMEN"

[@beverleymaphakane9993]

I am the next South African to be hosted by Tom Bilyeu. Well done Vusi. So many lessons learned here.

[@nolimits9292]

go girl

[@beverleymaphakane9993]

@@nolimits9292 Thank you :)

[@erictalkington5674]

Good for you! Kill it! God bless and I hope you get all you want in life.

[@rockazpalace3947]

no you not

[@deepinsights707]

Absolutely

[@paulodeny8378]

In kenya’,,,we love Vusi ,,,he is a wake up call for us in Africa to change our mentality before its late..u can’t have emotions plus progress...we need to wake up and go for Progress ,

[@easterpatelawadh3963]

How I wish akina jaling'o spoke this way. Witchcrafty is real in Kenya. Love you vusi, thanks bro

[@brifit8672]

@@easterpatelawadh3963 Be the change you want .You don’t have to wait on other people to start or save the world

[@andawill]

“Do you want emotion or do you want progress ?” So powerful

[@mervinwilkinson472]

As a South African and a whole-hearted super-fan of Vusi, this is incredibly cool to see. Thank you Tom for making even more people aware of Vusi and his incredible story and mindset.

[@sivuyilemakunga]

💯

[@jasperbasson]

I agree. Amazing!

[@Corrans]

You said exactly what i was thinking!

[@StevenMwinga]

Indeed, s/o from Namibia

[@yunuslola530]

Same here!! I love what Vusi represents.

[@DevCastOficial]

"Everything everyone knows, they learned. I don't accept that I am less intelligent than the next person, so I can learn it too!" Great episode!

[@francis2k488]

Fact. I know this to be 100% truth

[@nurhayat81]

Beautiful!

[@cmhardin37]

But isn't that confusing intelligence with knowledge?

[@dmonk952]

its not true though many are more intelligent than others

[@lawrencelaw8311]

@@dmonk952 question is, how does intelligence come about? People become intelligent by equipping themselves with knowledge, and this knowledge they only acquire it through learning. No one is born a genius. Its people who develop passion for things and therefore open their minds to learning more with the goal of mastering that become geniuses. They dont just learn to become knowledgeable. They learn to even better their learning, and thats why i can show you something completely new to you and it takes you a week to figure out but you find there is someone just as non knowledgeable about it as you who can figure it out within a space of a few hours. So learning to become a better learner, i think thats how geniuses become. So what you see as "intelligent people", is actually people who have learnt to learn better. Nobody perfectly figures it out the 1st time. its always about learning and i think thats what Vusi means.

[@shernielmahmud9326]

Im an indian women born in Sourh Africa and cant tell you how proud i am to hear this amazing great speaker comes out of South Africa Well Done Vusi

[@TheOlgaKay]

The mindset of this guy is gold! Every word out of his mouth is treasure. I had to pause the video so many times to process and reflect. Tom, bring him back!

[@hanshuman1382]

This man is part of the future of the new South Africa.

[@Corrans]

He really is! He is amazing.

[@isabelpalphramand7949]

Defs

[@jesstiss222]

A product of his True South African roots.🤎

[@averhamilton8823]

That’s so exciting ! Why is that? What else is he doing out there! This guy is great!

[@stacyliddell5038]

I've been saying the same for so many years. As a South African I have consistently said the reason why we can't progress faster is because we stay focused on the emotion. Our leaders stick to identity politics and create tribal division rather than the unity required to move forward as a nation.

[@nokwazishezi7580]

I am from South African, I am so excited to see him on your platform 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@lotus1695]

Yeah me too!! Proud.🇿🇦🇿🇦 Excellent thoughts.

[@simonlevy2154]

Proudly South African!

[@Shadesof]

Nokwazi Shezi 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️

[@kumkan3588]

This is huuuge

[@keithlawless930]

Damn proud moment, will share on on socials now ✊🇿🇦

[@keneuoesetai7216]

The story about his mom has me teary eyed. I'm sure she's so proud of the man he is. Please brother Vusi keep your integrity. We don't want to hear nonsense about you in the media.

[@stevecato3991]

My only gripe is this should have been a 3 or 4 hour conversation. I had so many follow up questions I wanted to ask. Amidst all of the golden IT interviews, this is one of the best. Love it.

[@beltusnkwawir2908]

As a Cameroonian, I see everything Vusi says as clearly as the morning sun. I have thesame ambitions of changing the mindset of Africans by action and not by words. I read ferociously, Listened to hundreds of TEDX talks and motivational videos. I'm currently re-writing the second draft of my first book and as soon as I'm done, I'm starting the second book for which I already have an outline. Africa needs radical thinkers like Vusi and I hope that someday I get to meet him and join forces to emancipate my fellow brothers and sisters from this limited mindset. Thank you Tom for putting him on the spotlight. Your videos inspire me everyday.

[@Dani-ix9cl]

👍Agree💯 It’s the mindset that has to change first. Very difficult. It is so difficult, that not even God can change it. Just think of this: The children of Israel, in the Bible, were 40 years in the desert. All because of their mindset. This man may be young, but full of wisdom more than most older people nowadays. I’m so glad to hear him speak! God bless him. And God bless you in your future endeavors.

[@garthjohnson5167]

keep going

[@hotelcarnaval517]

Wish you the best, Africans are the only ones that can save and prosper Africa. Africans dont need to emigrate do to economic and lack of opportunities to Europe, who says it can not be the other way around in the future Europeans searching for a better life in Africa.

[@Dani-ix9cl]

@@hotelcarnaval517 Change comes from within, FIRST. Then, just like individuals, when we start to make a change, others start to NOTICE.

[@raggui1292]

I am in Africa Kenya and thing on the ground things are bad. Putting little efforts daily to atleast get us to see our worth.

[@raymondrojas6913]

Wow. "Do you want the identity or do you want the progress?" Sometimes to make progress, we have to strip ourselves of the identity that is holding us back.

[@euphoria5572]

Very true

[@LS-pk3lh]

Brilliant!

[@rebeccahcherotich328]

It's an incredible gift to have someone who believes in you especially when you don't believe in yourself

[@OTrainerPro]

I disagree... it's much better to believe in yourself FIRST and have those who believe in you afterwards so that you may accurately know what it truly means to be "believed in" ... I say that because many people believe in the wrong people, such as narcissists --people without "true" self-belief and who tend to misconstrue your belief for being needy, manipulative, or over-emotional. And therefore ruin the relationship entirely due to self-sabotage .. Discernment and self-love is KEY! ...

[@ricoughtta2195]

I just have to say, I’m only 13 minutes in & as a 5’3, 29 year old, Mexican/Portuguese, adopted Model with zero family support- this talk has already changed my life. Absolutely shifted my view on what’s possible for me & for everyone in my community, in the industry I am a part of. Thank you so much, Vusi. My heart is bursting at its seams.

[@kennymabona8249]

I was excited to see Vusi on Impact Theory but boy I didn't know I would get a "beating", well... psychologically. Yes I'm black, unemployed and not well educated... that is real and it makes sense why I shouldn't succeed but is that what I want for myself?. I have to go against the odds... Period!!!

[@leoniemac3507]

Little effort every day. You'll get there

[@lawrencelaw8311]

You dont need to be well educated. You just need to be intelligent and how i know you are intelligent is because of those 2 last sentences you wrote

[@NaveenKolambage]

You will get there kenny

[@memyselfandiamangel2006]

You have the internet and can read! You have so many tools at your disposal. I wish you well with your journey. May your mind expand exponentially!

[@kennymabona8249]

@@memyselfandiamangel2006 I have started Angel and thanks for an advice

[@abutimoses4354]

When Vusi said "no one is more intelligent than me, I can learn that too"... I felt that!

[@Phronesis7]

Me too! I’ve wholeheartedly believed that for some time and you know what- it’s the truth!

[@publiclyapplied394]

IMO If another human mastered a certain thing, I can do it too. I would be far less confidant mastering something an Alien came up with.

[@Phronesis7]

@@publiclyapplied394 Exactly

[@lifelessonswithtina]

Me too!

[@paularejas1887]

Thank you!!! You have liberated me from my mentality of immigrant, from my mentality of Latino, from my mentality of broke. I am excited to see what I can achieve now that I no longer believe in the excuses that have been alongside me all my life. 2020 has been a year of self-reflection with so much time in our hands, i am thankful that these messages have arrived into my life at a time where I can actually appreciate them even more.

[@relaxwithme__]

Amazing ❤

[@banjioma]

One of the South Africans I respect, from a Nigerian that is not easy to say. Great mind, GREAT guy

[@sivuyilejonas]

Let’s go South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦. Vusi you’re the 🐐

[@Shadesof]

EVOLUTION RSA 🇿🇦

[@kyle_write]

🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Corrans]

Vusi for president right?

[@PureAbsurdist]

@@Corrans he doesn't want to be president.

[@khumomatlakane2009]

@@PureAbsurdist politics suck

[@princeekeson12]

"When you argue for your limitations, you get to keep them." -Les Brown

[@riia-montana6849]

POWERFUL!!!

[@lawrencelaw8311]

@Prince Ekeson This is deep bro.

[@ivonnelopez8203]

Damn. This is true.

[@amourtoujours779]

I LOVE this!!!!

[@kreem4852]

Been struggling past few weeks. Tried meditating, reading and viewing motivational videos. Nothing worked until now. I get this in a way I can't yet describe

[@pragmatticadigitalconsulti2054]

@50min when he tells the story of meeting Mandela, my heart literally bursts with emotion, and tears start. Oh how we (South Africans) miss Mandela. Thank you Vusi for sharing this story, our country and our world needs faith now more than ever! "Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible and trust the unknown" - Nelson Mandela

[@francesbriggs9163]

Vusi is a national treasure. Proudly South African! Love you Vusi.

[@suppi6492]

OMG I never saw this coming. I am a South African and loyal listener and learner from both man. Vusi I will never forget the time I met you at Gallagher Conversation Center working during my student days as a promotor. And the only thing I ask is for a handshake because I believe in your narrative, your story is relative and believe I will enter boardrooms and sign deals and the handshakes to me is goal accomplishment, value, respect.... I can go on for days but I will close my saying I respect both of you gentlemen 🤝

[@keithlawless930]

Surprise Meso I’ve never met the man but I sincerely hope I get to one day 🙏I have a very deep respect for both Mr Bilyeu and Mr Thembekwayo

[@tisagiuffre8350]

O

[@MTTabane]

Same here. This blew my mind.

[@amistoradebe1746]

As a South African who is addicted to Impact Theory. The surprise I got and pride and to see Vusi on here.

[@KayteeMojake]

Amisto Radebe same here. Mr Thembekwayo has done SA proud 🙌🏿

[@varuneshtripathi8059]

Dear Tom, I had to stop this video because I would like to thank you for sharing this treasure...I would call it Wisdom. Great work 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@christophergeel1366]

Is Vusi the first South African to be on Impact Theory?!?! Fuck yes, well done, Vusi! Been following this man from the time I saw him the first time on South African's mentor show.

[@MultiYoutub1]

Great to see a South African on Impact Theory

[@thelcaarendsen]

Absolutely!!!

[@paulvinwebster]

Yasss Bra Vusi ! Watch out world...youre about to get some gold

[@Pimpjit85]

Lol. Is this really the comment you want to make after his discussion on identity?

[@keithlawless930]

Do you see the way Tom connects with this mans spirit, message and energy?

[@Corrans]

There has been another one or two if I am not mistaken.

[@Ernest_jack_ll]

Vusi's way of thinking is godly, he is living proof that hard work builds character.🤓🤓

[@crystalraym]

“I shouldn’t but it doesn’t mean that I can’t”... this is great! Major life keys in this video!

[@thembinkosi7935]

Nothing is more heart-breaking than an opportunity finding you unprepared. It brings me joy to know that I finally pressed play on this video, and yes, I feel liberated. Emmotions vs Progress Emotions : 1 Progress : 0

[@meutati3663]

you can not be prepared for all opportunities, the're some that will finding you unprepared.

[@AlanLindstrom]

Tom, I am an avid follower of your work and as a South African now living in the UK, Vusi just blew me away. He has made me feel proud of my country and the future of the South African people. An absolute masterclass. Vusi, thank you for sharing your knowledge, passion and spirit. I hope that people sit up, listen and take action.

[@Shyeni09]

Are you gonna come back home then? Lol

[@stlouisix3]

Brilliant but South Africa's future is looking bleak. We need more capitalism in SA, not less. Our politicians are giving us socialism, despite our never having asked for it. Capitalism is King!

[@ElectrostatiCrow]

​@@stlouisix3 Evil loses in the end because it can not create.

[@antheap4253]

This had everything. Goosebumps, violent head nodding, tears and multiple Baptist sanctioned hand raising. ❤️🇿🇦

[@kerry528hz9]

Baptist sanctioned handraising... 😆😆😆😆

[@achatwithgoitse]

Hahahah, the Baptist hand raising LOL!

[@ashtigriffith1553]

@@kerry528hz9 hj

[@CashCowz962]

Violent head noddin... 😂

[@YahToldMe]

Baptist sanctioned hand raising was it for me 🙌🏽

[@kristinwornum7126]

It’s funny I seen this guy while scrolling and constantly passed it , because I felt he had nothing to teach me. Not only do I realize how wrong I was , I also realized I just wasn’t ready for it. Listening at this particular stage in my life I can actually take the information from his wisdom and apply it to my life. Truly amazing stuff thanks guys

[@nunuhulegeb]

Thank you Tom!!! Vusi is an awesome person. The black pilot , President Mandela saw was an Ethiopian Airline pilot, Ethiopian captain.

[@medebaruk1095]

Either Choosing your emotions or progress is i think the key to progress.

[@theeverlastingfather1111]

What do you mean when you say emotion bro? What I mean is, do our emotions matter to the sort of achievement we want to accomplish? Cheers in advance for your reply.

[@medebaruk1095]

what I mean is do you want the emotion or the progress? He explained what he meant by giving an example when someone is working out in Gym , the brain says don’t do it no more you have done enough but that’s just your brain trying to protect you as usual but that’s where the real progress starts when you’re start feeling the pain. So either you choose to carry on work out or quit you can’t have them both.👌👌👌

[@markettechniques]

@@medebaruk1095 Wise words. I trade markets and overcoming the brains response to fear stimuli is the biggest battle but its once u get past that battle of emotion that progress is relatively easy as long as you use a method that works. Cheers

[@theeverlastingfather1111]

@@medebaruk1095 I'm appreciating your humble response boy. You've accurately explained it. ብውሕሉል ኣገባብ ኣረዲእካኒ ኣለካ።

[@michellebud234]

That was so powerful~!

[@avelamabetshe1942]

These are the types of people who should be leading our society

[@Dani-ix9cl]

Agree. But, why are people like them not in leadership? Answer: We don’t give them the chance. We prefer the ‘familiar’. The ones we know are already in power. We, keep them there. Unfortunately. Sadly. If not, watch USA 🇺🇸 elections. Politicians in government half a century! Why are they still there? 🙂

[@theaitadiaries]

These are the kind of people I need in my network

[@fh.7287]

@@theaitadiaries Simple.

[@jocampbell6962]

Amen to that👌🏾

[@thabangkhatide2041]

Agreed.

[@darlenetavares9516]

My ancestors definitely sent this to me!!! THE most profound interview I've EXPERIENCED EVER on social media!!! 2 phenomenal leaders having a conversation which included speaking to one of those planets Most phenomenal leaders!!! I love you both!! Vuci is new to me, but I will never forget him and the Impact Theory his words pierced my soul with!!! His rendition of Madibas voice is spot on too!!! Thank you for THIS!! I will remain eternally grateful for these insights and shared lessons. #InputMustPrecedeOutput

[@lisashealingjourney5283]

I think I cried 4 times, this was an amazing interview. Thank You Tom. ❤

[@preciousitumeleng9334]

Vusi putting South Africa on the map🇿🇦I'm here for it! 💃💃

[@francis2k488]

South Africa or Africa?...lol. The guy is Awesome.

[@preciousitumeleng9334]

@@francis2k488lol... I guess we can say the whole of Africa😝❤️he is awesome

[@suzannemugalu6113]

Vusi is my mentor, just speaking into existence that he will actually mentor me some day

[@khaya1800]

Me too

[@xipepe]

This interview just increased my appreciation for this channel and Tom's work. It is amazing that you are not limiting yourself to the American arena but are also reaching out to the rest of the world, truly worried and committed to find out how great potential is created and mastered. THANKS

[@kelesitse.m]

Every single interview or video i watch of Vusi Thembekwayo leaves me with so much to digest & a lot to take moving forward. Thank you for this incredible talk. You have taken me and i will be watching even more of your videos Tom. ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulvinwebster]

Yassssss ! Vusi we made it to Toms show 😅✊🏾 🇿🇦 #proudlymzansi

[@Shadesof]

Paulvin Webster 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@jihanem]

That was incredible! I had never heard of Vusi Thembekwayo before but he's got a new follower in me. He captured me within less than 3 minutes into the video by saying "The test is not whether or not you know the reasons for not succeeding, the test is whether or not you're willing to do whatever it takes to get to that next level." WOW... And then so many other powerful pieces of insight shared throughout the conversation! Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed this topic. I also have to note he's got a beautiful smile! lol :) Thank you Tom for bringing us such valuable content and being a GREAT interviewer!! 🙏

[@Leah-zh3gf]

This was phenomenal, thought provoking, and life changing. Vusi is truly one of a kind. Thank you greatly Vusi and Tom for this gift to humanity.

[@hannahh.tarindwa2749]

"It's incredible to have someone who believes in you, even when you don't believe in yourself." I love that, but unfortunately not everyone gets that... but we could be the ones who believe in others.

[@desi2031]

I knew that line was coming because I saw your comment ahead of time and it still hit me. When he said Nelson Mandela called him son.. 🥲

[@michellebud234]

“Faith is the ability to see the invisible, believe in the impossible and trust in the unknown.” - Nelson Mandela via Vusi Thembekwayo. Wow. ❣️

[@kopanooats4058]

Go brother Vusi!! The current generation of young black South Africans have so much to offer and are breaking boundaries in a problematic system of an ageist society, Vusi is a great example of that. I am proud

[@poetrypowersprosperity1366]

Thank you both, Vusi and Tom, this was so enriching. You two are total soul brothers - and musical philosophers. What a gift to start the day with, love the poetry of your life styles :) :)

[@MissJoi305]

Tom, thank you for the follow-up questions!! You do everything you can to help get us on similar paths!

[@josiebatres4848]

I was washing dishes with my air pods. When he said; you are free vs. freed, I started to cry. 💝. Tom and Lisa, thank you 🙏🏻

[@andreilyas1426]

Who is Lisa?

[@md742]

Tom’s wife

[@fh.7287]

Do you want progress or emotion? as he said, emotion won't take us anywhere .

[@Corrans]

I LOVE everything Vusi said...but his words are not new....more impact full is HOW he says them. With clarity and purpose. He speaks SO flipping well. Vusi I am beyond impressed. I love the way he thinks but he expresses himself so eloquently! Wow wow wow Tom thank you for this interview.

[@mzansidailydose8352]

This interview keeps me coming back to watch it again and again

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

1 of the top 5 interviews by Tom. I look at this once a week. Vusi is an amazing business leader, independent thinker, and concrete thought leaders. No fluff from Vusi, rather he is talking about one of his companies or talking about pursuing your goals.

[@rebeccahcherotich328]

Hey Dr. G mind sharing the other 4 top interviews by Tom?

[@drgeorgetayloriii4280]

@@rebeccahcherotich328 Mel Robbins - 1st appearance Ed Mylett - 1st appearance Tilman Fertitta Jay Shetty - 1st appearance. I plan to subscribe to your channel as well. Let's do some work together.

[@mphelakgaphola6537]

I wish he was in studio with you Tom. I like the fact that Vusi quickly realizes that Tom is asking a question while he is talking and he stops and listen to him. That's the sign of good leadership and being present.

[@gabiemnisi]

Yes..He is a good listener too.

[@sidhantpatnaik685]

He had me in the first five minutes itself..... This interview is simply VALUABLE!!!!

[@aleildoc]

I think this is one of the best interviews you had on your channel. Very inspiring! Didn't know Vusi but he now has a new follower. Big up guys!

[@wildcats1ish]

Just amazing! So many take outs. Self leadership, just start, remain teachable and progress over emotions. Thank you Vusi!

[@semnenlambert]

I am Nigerian and I love Vusi! I absolutely think he is amazing. He is definitely one of the great minds in Africa.

[@tommymbundu4388]

I studied, worked in SA and met Vusi. Tom- Vusi is your soul brother. Simply a replica of you but living in JHB. I am glad you two met!

[@keithlawless930]

That’s what I was picking up during the interview, Vusi is our version of Tom in so many ways. In fact, they both reflect each other’s nature

[@dap5racing]

Q

[@dap5racing]

EW

[@vatyvibes7222]

Leaders of thought they are hey.

[@saxxone17]

I'll rewatch this video slowly. This content should be in a book. This hit me. I'm glad I found this video

[@vuyomncedisinkwali704]

Thanks Tom for hosting Vusi and thanks a million for a brilliant and inspiring episode. Vusi is super inspiring and powerful and I know many people listening to this will be transformed as I have!!!

[@n.d.risley8674]

.I can not count the nuggets of wisdom in this video! I will watch it again and again until it becomes my personal credo. Thank you and much love.

[@loyisog4795]

South Africa represented 😊😊

[@RyanHamiltonBaker]

This is my favorite interview of 2021. Absolutely amazing. I'm going through so many crazy things right now and have been making too many excuses. I have hard lessons to learn, but I have been going about it wrong. Always focusing on the output and getting overwhelmed, but if I focus on the input and on mastery, everything gets easier. I got to this point through diligently pursuing betterment of myself and my craft, not through wishing.

[@sirens8]

Just watched it twice consecutively! Such an interesting person to listen to -- Vusi, an old soul trapped in a young body. Thank you very much for this, Tom!

[@nassernathan]

At first I searched this guy's networth and I was shocked Then I heard him speak and I was double shocked Thank you for making AFRICA proud love vusi from 🇺🇬

[@emmamagenuka7973]

What's his network?

[@lean9709]

@@nassernathan 🙄🙄

[@ZohaibAhmad41]

I felt the bromance in this one 😂 - Awesome episode, loved the advice given, you guys are changing lives for real. Thanks Tom!

[@babedimoletasaka9670]

thank god someone mentioned it lol

[@stephenclark3838]

🙏🙏

[@TonettaClay]

This was amazing. Thanks for having Mr. Vusi as your guest. I just found out about him just about a year now. He always drops the nuggets 💕

[@aichabelemkoabga364]

Great guest! I could listen to both men all day long and just feel inspired, motivated to be, have and do anything in this world. Powerful!!!

[@samukelisiwendlovu1672]

WOW Vusi you make me proud to call myself a South African

[@ST20439]

You know it’s a banger when it’s only 9 minutes in but you’ve paused it three times already for the obligatory wow. Just amazing! Vusi and Tom we thank you 😊🖤

[@kerry528hz9]

Lol.. me too😆😆

[@GWozzie3]

💝

[@eonryan8491]

1:23 - Vusi’s 2 core principles 4:45 - your reality is your reality 5:29 - do you want emotion or progress? Cause you cannot have both 8:34 - hardest thing to teach people is to see themself as they are 11:05 - I shouldn’t, but it doesn’t mean I can’t 23:18 - just get started; Vusi’s car example 25:50 - your environment is like gravity, you can’t negotiate with it 26:46(27:09) - obsession with what works 27:54 - Vusi’s car example: road is uphill excuse ; Solution: getting good is what matters 34:50 - Vusi’s school 3 core curriculum; strategy, sales, leadership 40:23 - sales 41:31 - be the best at everything that you do

[@spiritled555]

MVP ENERGY!! Thanks

[@William_Clinton_Muguai]

The charisma and wisdom of this South African is mesmerizing. Tom, bring many more like this.❤️❤️❤️

[@reabetswegiven3763]

My eyes right now for just seeing Vusi talking to Tom.How I wish he was next him the energy that these two have.OMG.cant wait to have my turn on impact theory

[@KayteeMojake]

Your time will come👊🏿

[@janadutoit]

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for. The evidence of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 (The Bible) 👌

[@Rhenadhis]

Precisely, that is what Mandela paraphrased

[@neolacroix4085]

That is so beatifully articulated... thank you so much for sharing that quote with us

[@ashwajeshi1558]

Its fake when its void of obedience. Align.

[@jivanbansi9640]

@@ashwajeshi1558Wrong, faith is not evidence.

[@miriamegh]

@@jivanbansi9640 It is, OF THINGS NOT SEEN. If it's seen, it's not faith.

[@AZekO7]

I was planning to listen for 10min max, ended up listening to the whole thing. Could listen to it all over again, so many gems and goosebump moments, loved it!

[@cuddyross5432]

This was an awesome interview. As a 39 yr old “African American” this is eye opening. This is high on self awareness and induces reflection while moving forward. I love it! Thank you and I’m glad I’m subscribed to this fantastic channel!

[@oneworldonehome]

"You are not your mind. You are not your intellect. Who you are is not your thoughts. You are not your beliefs. You are not your memories. You are not your conflicts. You are not those things that you identify with. The mystery of who you are exists beyond the reach and the realm of the intellect and beyond the reality of the body. But you are inhabiting this body now. And the intellect is there to help you to navigate this world and to participate here. It is a marvelous vehicle of communication. It is exquisite, profound and capable of doing marvelous things if it is cultivated correctly. But for all students of Knowledge in all traditions, it is necessary to realize the difference between your real nature, your deeper nature, and the makeup of your mind and your system of beliefs, however organized or disorganized they might be. That you live at the surface of the mind and do not know of its depths, its mystery and its true power and abilities-this must be a recognition, or you will think that spirituality is a belief or a system of beliefs. You will think that spiritual practice is about reinforcing ideas, reinforcing beliefs, and, of course, this is tremendously manipulated by government and religious institutions-the manipulation of belief because most people are not yet aware that who they are is not their minds, and so they think that what they think is what they are, and it represents their reality. Once you are able to break this assumption and this fixation, a whole door begins to open to your inner life, where you will soon experience that you have a greater nature, a deeper nature beyond your thoughts and ideas. Sit still for twenty or thirty minutes, and this will become very apparent to you." A quote from a free online teaching titled *Who You Are Is Not Your Mind* - a part of a greater set of teaching called The New Message from God,

[@clobsonsantos2022]

"Whether you believe you can or can't you're right" Does this phrase applies also to: "Whether you believe in your identity or not you're right" ? I feel like we are creative creatures and because of that we could create any story we'd like, even the one you just said in your comment. What do you say about that:

[@aliomcdavis9453]

So-o-o-o cool. Thank you.

[@alegce4497]

😩😍🙌❤️

[@alegce4497]

@@clobsonsantos2022 I loved how you said that “we are creative creatures and that we can create any story we’d like”... You are right, all is valid. We are progressing our ideas through these comments. We are progressing! All right! 💪🏽👏 Excuse me for butting in this conversation but I couldn’t help it, lol. And wasn’t sure, but you did see that it was a quote that he shared... I don’t think he wrote it or did he? 🤔 But a creative mind did create it. 😉 Thanks for sharing that beautiful quote Ivan! 😍

[@oneworldonehome]

@@alegce4497 The quote comes from this teaching which you can read or listen free online here - newmessage.org/the-message/volume-1/power-of-knowledge/you-are-not-your-mind

[@HopeMkunte]

The knowledge that Vusi is sharing is very profound. I have taken away this: That the obstacles, the doubts are real, but overcoming them is also real. So its all a matter of choice really. We must choose to move forward no matter how we feel or what is in front of us. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the only way.

[@chimenejemisi-m5877]

This was by far one of the best Interview for everyone listening but especially for an african person. Thank you Vusi and Tom.

[@kaborong_sedibe]

"MY DAD" dads u are a valuable piece in our lives

[@yamkela3217]

I never thought I'd see the day where two of my favorite idols having a conversation like this. As a South African I'm so proud. 🇿🇦

[@toney-tech8239]

So proud of my fellow south African Vusi🇿🇦🌍💙

[@ellentutsirakaunda3604]

It's so good to see Vusi on impact😊

[@nyashamunangatire4608]

Whuuu one of my best spent watching hour this year!!! Just got the juices for my next leap. So so timely! Thank you Tom you reached for the gold in Vusi. Vusi you are such a gift to our generation. I'm elevated every single time I listen to you. Ndatenda🙏🏾

[@dwebaart9933]

I love how Vusi, Trevor, and many others are telling real and honest South African stories. Thank you #Tom and #Vusi

[@Phronesis7]

Agreed. Love your name by the way

[@gracefulindeed6091]

Many people have stories to tell regardless of colour or creed.South Africa is made up of many cultures who have a history in that country.All lives matter,lets generalise and do not stay in victimhood.The prison door is wide open for anyone to walk through unless one chooses not to

[@dwebaart9933]

@@gracefulindeed6091 make sense n totally I gree ✊🏽💜

[@teachersikhumbuzomoyo5419]

Excuses are valid-but that won't change circumstances: Being a student is the key-wow. Thank you Vusi Thembekwayo

[@stellapatricia9100]

I didn't want the video to end. I am supergrateful for this. Thank you. So inspiring!

[@sonyafmoore]

Omg I am so glad that I came across this podcast. I love Vusi mindset. I have always said why do we have to label ourselves, who said what I do is right or wrong. We were taught these things.🥰 I am all about the progress. Thank you for sharing.