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On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Les Brown shares the truth about how everyone has to fail their way to success. He also details his strategies for improving his mindset, explains exactly how he transformed the story he tells himself about himself, and talks about how to deal with negative thoughts and negative people.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nButcher Box: Sign up now and get $20 off your first box plus 2lbs of wild Alaskan salmon at butcherbox.com/IMPACT or enter promo code IMPACT at checkout. \nBetter Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheory Skillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nLife is a battle for territory [3:07] \nLes discusses his battle with cancer, which he has been winning for over 20 years [4:35] \nLes explains how he changed his beliefs and the stories he told himself about himself [7:21] \nLes shares his experience with prejudice, and how he learned to have hope [11:53] \nLes explains how the dominant culture dismantles people\u2019s creativity and sense of self [17:15] \nLes describes the most important lessons about success he ever learned [19:46] \nLes strongly advocates embracing your own uniqueness [22:53] \nDon\u2019t live the life that was given to you by your circumstances [26:40] \nLes strongly recommends reading, changing your social circle, and finding a mentor [29:13] \nLes makes some surprising book recommendations [32:23] \nLes talks about holding negative thoughts in check [33:31] \nLes details his strategy for continuously improving his mindset [35:43] \nLes shares the impact his mother had on his life [37:25] \nLes tells the story of how he learned to be unstoppable [43:02] \nLes advocates listening, telling stories, and orchestrating an experience [45:37] \nLes shares the impact he wants to have on the world [47:30]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW LES:\xa0WEBSITE: lesbrown.com\xa0EMAIL: info@lesbrownleader.com INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2QRxyRo\xa0FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/39Q70IQ\xa0TWITTER: https://bit.ly/36xr14R\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices