build an identity so strong, it scares people.
297K views · Aug 31, 2026 · Education
Comments · 197
@nikokalpakian1115 · 3 weeks ago · pinned
Shaun, congrats on stepping into your own name. My notes for the rewatch:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAV-ui_MB-A&t=1">0:01</a> "Before you can do something, you must first be something." Act as the person you intend to become, the rest follows.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAV-ui_MB-A&t=315">5:15</a> Wherever you're stuck, study what you actually PREPARE for. Habits reveal your real expectations faster than your words do.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAV-ui_MB-A&t=360">6:00</a> Once you identify a habit, it's no longer a habit, it's a choice.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAV-ui_MB-A&t=596">9:56</a> Silence is strength: a goal doesn't need to survive public opinion while it's still taking form.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAV-ui_MB-A&t=836">13:56</a> The exercise: pick a 30-day goal, then tonight write a page dated 30 days out, AS the person who already did it. Describe the feeling, never the mechanism.<br><br>That last exercise is basically my daily life now: my intentions live in Motii written as already true, and it reads them back to me every morning. "be it first," automated. That made sense to me.
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@theblackkazekage · 3 weeks ago (edited)
The book of Ephesians carries this concept quite well. Paul pulls back the curtain on God's plan for the church and this greatly anchors a Christian's identity in their family, their work and their life. I hope this video touches many hearts as well
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@1985blkboi · 1 month ago
the fact you even had an active Father in your life, put you ahead of the game in ways you probably didn't even realize until you were older. Having a model, someone to look up too, giving you a road map, by expanding your mindset, even as a kid, set you up for success. Kudos to you, and S/O to your pops, that's dope.
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@sonjahamilton3956 · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for introducing folks to Earl Nightingale. How awesome that your Dad gave you this thought process to you when you were a kid. Salute to you and the late great Mr. Nightingale. Take care.
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@StevenWalton-t1c · 3 weeks ago
Phenomenal insight, Shaun. As a serial entrepreneur, I know firsthand how critical a grounded, unwavering identity is when building ventures and navigating uncertainty. Your content consistently hits the mark and provides incredible value. Keep bringing that high-voltage energy and pushing us all to elevate!
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@lilliramos4652 · 11 days ago
"Their response simply reflects back the doubt that made you seek their validation in the first place" 🔥🔥 danggg
@vadver1991 · 4 weeks ago
I was stuck for years chasing the next big thing, it wasn't until a close friend told me about The Other Side of Order by Steven Humsfeld that i realized i was just a cog in a machine i didn't even understand. shifting my focus to systems has made me feel so much more deliberate and calm. it is not about the 9-to-5 grind or waiting for luck, it is about structure and discipline that works quietly in the background while you actually live your life.
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@JBegum-d5e · 1 month ago
Earl Nightingale. Legend. This is video was so spot on. Subscribed
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@TheNoelStandard · 11 days ago
That made sense to me! Thank you for your wisdom!
@jacquelinemartinez9546 · 4 weeks ago (edited)
Watching this video September 1,2026. Will report back October 1, 2026. Staying committed to my goal. Thank you Shaun 🫶🏼
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@gintongaparador999 · 3 weeks ago
With great power comes great responsibility. I never understood that phrase until I started developing the mindset leaders have and build more experience.
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@loveheals6184 · 1 month ago
Congrats on the progression to doing this in your name. 🙌🏿😊
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