On this episode of Impact Theory, world-renowned speaker, author, and venture capitalist Vusi Thembakwayo joins Tom Bilyeu to discuss such matters and more as they explore the controversial ideas of self-identity, freedom of the mind, and why you have no excuse to begin taking action today. They discuss how self-identity can limit our potential, why being free doesn\u2019t mean living in freedom, why you have to have a willingness to fail, how to be your own savior, and the inspiration of Nelson Mandela. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nIndeed: Go to Indeed.com/IMPACT for a FREE $75 credit to boost your job post. \nAllform: Go to allform.com/impact for 20% off your order. \nSkillshare: skillshare.com/impact The first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership.\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nNo Excuses | Vusi shares his principles for overcoming excuses and succeeding. [0:36] \nMentality | Vusi shares how he\u2019s cultivated a mentality focused on overcoming adversity. [3:50] \nInspire | Vusi shares what he teaches and how he inspires others to make progress. [7:35] \nIdentity | Vusi reveals how identity can be holding us back mentally from progressing. [10:08] \nFreedom | Vusi discusses the concept that true freedom exists in the mind. [13:20] \nConnection | Vusi discusses the connection between identity and freedom of the mind. [17:59]\n Movement | Vusi shares why you should have a willingness to fail and just get started. [23:12] \nInput | Vusi shares the practical lessons he\u2019s learned through martial arts. [28:46] \nMastery | Vusi reveals how he adopted a mentality that\u2019s focused around mastery. [32:05] \nCore Basics | Vusi shares the three pillars of focus he teaches on day one.\xa0[34:50] \nA Pact | Vusi shares his story of making a pact of sacrifice with his mom. [41:18] \nEncouragement | Vusi shares what his emotional relationship is like with his mom. [46:00] \nMandela | Vusi discusses what it was like to be in Nelson Mandela\u2019s presence. [48:02] \nStep Up | Vusi shares why you have to save yourself and not wait for a messiah. [52:55] \nLearn More | Vusi shares how and where you can continue to follow him. [56:23]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW VUSI:\xa0\nWebsite: vusithembekwayo.com \nFacebook: facebook.com/VusiThembekwayoPage \nTwitter: twitter.com/VusiThembekwayo \nInstagram: instagram.com/vusithembekwayo \nLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vusithembekwayo \nYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC_Ktic72t5bDX_3go_9u_pg\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/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices