Episode 46: Dondre Whitfield—Actor and Author

The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome

Crossroads

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 756 Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2020

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Dondre Whitfield is a man on fire—and he puts on a clinic in this conversation. He recounts his early days on The Cosby Show, reflects on the grief he still feels from losing his father figure, and connects the dots on how it's all inspired him to grow into a man. His newest book, Male vs Man, is a call to arms. He's an utterly inspiring man who isn't afraid to step into controversial territory in this not-to-be-missed episode.

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0:00.0	In the long run, passivity won't pay off.
0:08.6	It never pays off.
0:11.1	If you want a life of meaning and transcendence, you're going to have to move.
0:17.5	Aggression doesn't have to be toxic or damaging.
0:20.7	Healthy aggression risks.
0:22.4	It builds new things.
0:23.6	It breaks through barriers.
0:25.1	It's the key to living a life that matters.
0:28.1	I'm Brian Tome, and this is the aggressive life.
0:47.1	Here's a question for you.
0:48.9	What hasn't Dondre Whitfield done?
0:53.1	You might say, I don't know. I don't know. Who's Dondre Wifffield? Let me know you Dondre Whitfield done. You might say, I don't know.
0:55.5	I don't know.
0:56.1	Who's Dondrey Whitfield?
0:57.3	Let me know you Dondrey Whitfield is.
0:59.1	Let's start with Hollywood.
1:00.6	He got his first big-time acting gig in 1985.
1:03.7	In six episodes of the Cosby Show,
1:06.2	he wanted to be nominated for three daytime Emmys for his role on All My Children,
1:10.7	a string of TV shows,
1:11.9	and movies followed, allowed him to work alongside celebrated actors like Ellen Mear and Michael
1:17.5	B. Jordan, Kevin Hart. He's currently featured in Queen Sugar, a television show lot of for
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