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THE ED MYLETT SHOW

The Power Of Persuasion w/ Stephen A. Smith

THE ED MYLETT SHOW

Ed Mylett

Education, Business, Self-improvement, Entrepreneurship

4.9 β€’ 13.6K Ratings

πŸ—“οΈ 14 March 2023

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

This is an absolutely astonishing conversation with Stephen A. Smith. Stephen A. is the most influential force at ESPN and has built a massive brand and makes a huge impact on sports and culture every day. So how did he do it? This week, Stephen A. reveals what it takes to get to the TOP of your career. In his case its the sports entertainment world as a producer, podcaster, radio show host, and a New York Times Best Selling author AND one of the most influential voices in sports entertainment. Stephen A. reveals his strategies for building confidence and shares how he overcame obstacles such as dyslexia and childhood bullying. He also discusses the importance of mastering every part of your business, combining it with humility, and how to impact social change. But that's not all! Stephen A. shares his take on: πŸ‘‰πŸ½ What it takes to maintain confidence πŸ‘‰πŸ½ The power of practice and preparation πŸ‘‰πŸ½ The key to persuasion πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Why he believes in the "I DON'T CARE" factor πŸ‘‰πŸ½ And navigating the challenges of ethnicity and equity in sports 🚨 PLUS HE REVEALS HIS PICK ON WHO’S THE GOAT: Michael Jordan or LeBron James?!? 🚨 As a bonus, you'll get to hear about Stephen A.'s experiences working with some of the most genuine and talented people in the world. With his unparalleled insight and infectious energy, Stephen A. is sure to keep you engaged from start to finish. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the greatest sports media icons of our time!

Transcript

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0:00.0

This is the Ed Milach Show.

0:07.0

Welcome back everybody.

0:10.0

You've got a list of people I wanted to have on the show for a long time.

0:14.0

I produce this and there's this short list of people that I've always wanted to talk to personally.

0:19.0

I want to get to know them better.

0:21.0

This man is one of the people on that list.

0:23.0

Unfortunately for us he's got a new book out called Straight Shooter.

0:27.0

It's New York Times best seller.

0:29.0

It's been crushing.

0:30.0

This man's life and career has just really exploded the last decade.

0:34.0

A lot of hard work for many many years to get where he is.

0:37.0

He's become a household name.

0:38.0

He's really an icon in sports media.

0:40.0

I had no idea the struggle of his life to get where he is.

0:45.0

I was actually moved a couple times basically to water in the eyes.

0:48.0

Tariya had reading his work and hearing his story.

0:51.0

So grateful to have Steven A Smith on the show today.

0:53.0

Steven, welcome brother.

0:55.0

I'm going to be a man.

0:56.0

Thanks for having me.

0:57.0

How you doing?

0:58.0

I'm doing good.

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