“The key to success is discerning and defining what your passion is, because your purpose and your passion are always linked.”
Episode Summary:
A hugely successful actor by age 20, LeVar Burton has delighted many with his performances on “Roots”, “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and PBS children’s series, “Reading Rainbow”. In this inspiring episode, he shares the secret to balancing a successful career with family and a life full of purpose, and how following his passion has kept him true to himself.
Some Questions I Ask:
- How did you transition from wanting to become a priest to being an actor?
- What advice could you give to people who don’t know what their passion is?
- How much do we create our lives and how much is ordained?
- How do you define success for yourself?
- What would you tell your younger self if you were 100 years old?
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- How to overcome your fears.
- A few daily practices to keep yourself aligned.
- How to stay humble in the face of success.
- The importance of passion when selling an idea.
- The key to turning a dream into something tangible.
- Why your failures should be embraced.