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Famous Quotes

Famous Quotes

By Famous Vernon

I WANNA BE FAMOUS presents Famous Quotes. Get bingeable, bite-sized wisdom from Oprah, Liza Koshy, Ellen, Will Smith, and more. Hosted by @Famous Vernon
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Famous QuotesMar 04, 2019

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Andrew Young: The Requirement

Andrew Young: The Requirement

Expectation vs. Requirement
Feb 12, 202006:35
Gwendolyn Brooks: Leadership

Gwendolyn Brooks: Leadership

Opposite the heard.
Feb 11, 202006:02
Desmond Tutu: We are ONE

Desmond Tutu: We are ONE

Humanity in all.
Feb 06, 202006:58
Jackie Robinson: Participant

Jackie Robinson: Participant

Who plays in the game.
Feb 04, 202005:21
Mos Def: Focused Hustle

Mos Def: Focused Hustle

Defining your own reality.
Feb 04, 202006:50
Misty Copeland: Your path

Misty Copeland: Your path

Forks in the road or opportunities
Feb 01, 202002:52
Chris Lee: The Resistance

Chris Lee: The Resistance

Can keep running away.
Jan 31, 202008:14
John Wooden: What you can

John Wooden: What you can

Where you focus that determines your fate.
Jan 29, 202006:29
Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality

Kobe Bryant: Mamba Mentality

Legends never die.
Jan 28, 202005:50
Mario Andretti: The speed of discomfort

Mario Andretti: The speed of discomfort

Move fast and get feedback.
Jan 27, 202006:35
Pat Riley: Why are you committed

Pat Riley: Why are you committed

If you struggle with commitment, this is for you.
Jan 26, 202006:14
Estée Lauder: Everyone sells

Estée Lauder: Everyone sells

Sell or be sold
Jan 24, 202006:29
James Dean: How you livin’

James Dean: How you livin’

When you think you have more time, you don’t.
Jan 23, 202006:14
10 Things that don’t take talent

10 Things that don’t take talent

Half the battle is showing up just showing up.
Jan 22, 202006:42
Roger Staubach: The distance

Roger Staubach: The distance

Who’s on the extra mile?
Jan 21, 202005:45
Martin Luther King Jr: The good fight

Martin Luther King Jr: The good fight

In a world void of authentic leadership, you’ve been chosen to lead.
Jan 20, 202008:08
Chinese Proverb: The seed

Chinese Proverb: The seed

Ancient future proof wisdom.
Jan 20, 202006:44
Chris Gardner: Your self worth

Chris Gardner: Your self worth

On the road to the pursuit of happiness.
Jan 17, 202006:54
Adele: Your circle

Adele: Your circle

It’s simple math.
Jan 16, 202006:06
Frank Ocean: Jobs

Frank Ocean: Jobs

They just wanted it more than you.
Jan 15, 202006:57
Tiffany Haddish: Own everything

Tiffany Haddish: Own everything

She who has the gold makes the rules.
Jan 14, 202006:11
Kim Miale: You only need one

Kim Miale: You only need one

A gem from the female sports agent who reps Saquon Barkley & JuJu Smith
Jan 13, 202006:35
Dolemite: Cling to a star

Dolemite: Cling to a star

The podcast episode is so bad, you might end up achieving something you ain’t never had.
Jan 12, 202007:23
Megan Thee Stallion: Do you boo boo

Megan Thee Stallion: Do you boo boo

When you do this, you ain’t doing you.
Jan 11, 202006:01
Martin Lawerence: Belief

Martin Lawerence: Belief

The key to achieving anything you want starts here.
Jan 10, 202006:39
Tom Hanks: How you show up

Tom Hanks: How you show up

Will you be ready to answer the call?
Jan 09, 202006:31
Berné Brown: Who’s qualified to give you feedback

Berné Brown: Who’s qualified to give you feedback

How research professor and five time New York Times bestselling author takes advice.
Jan 08, 202006:25
Marcus Aurelius: A simple question to improve your life

Marcus Aurelius: A simple question to improve your life

This stoic philosopher and Roman emperor was known for thought provoking inner dialogue.
Jan 07, 202006:40
Sonia Ricotti: Your 2020 acceptance speech

Sonia Ricotti: Your 2020 acceptance speech

Bestselling author and “bounce back” expert, Sonia Ricotti, shares a simple and profound message.
Jan 06, 202006:35
Roddy Ricch: Speak now or else

Roddy Ricch: Speak now or else

He has the #1 song in the world to start 2020 and some advice on speaking up.
Jan 05, 202005:57
Paulo Coelho: When does a mistake become a habit

Paulo Coelho: When does a mistake become a habit

Knowing the difference can make all the difference.
Jan 05, 202006:08
Dolly Parton: How to weather the storms of life

Dolly Parton: How to weather the storms of life

Dolly Parton’s advice on protecting your downside.
Jan 03, 202006:10
Dwayne Johnson: How to win in 2020

Dwayne Johnson: How to win in 2020

New Year. New grind. Today’s episode is on Dwayne Johnson’s formula for success in 2020.
Jan 02, 202006:04
Roberto Blake on cultivating attention

Roberto Blake on cultivating attention

Worried about promoting yourself? Do you feel icky taking about your new big project? This might help.
Dec 24, 201903:14
Buddha on giving yourself the gift

Buddha on giving yourself the gift

This one is for the people working hard for the money and need a little self-care.
Dec 20, 201904:43
Yoko Ono on love

Yoko Ono on love

Today be reminded that someone needs love, and it’s a good time to reach out.
Dec 19, 201904:19
P. Diddy on taking action

P. Diddy on taking action

Are you a dreamer or doer? Do you take about or are you “really” about it? Here’s some motivation from Diddy.
Dec 19, 201905:02
Desiree Perez on disruption

Desiree Perez on disruption

Desiree Perez was recently named CEO of Roc Nation. Here’s what she had to say about being a disruptor and how to stay ahead of the curve.
Dec 17, 201905:33
Ray Dalio on focusing on what you’re good at

Ray Dalio on focusing on what you’re good at

This episode is for anyone who’s convinced they must do everything. A lesson from an interview with Ray Dalio and P. Diddy.
Dec 16, 201904:13
Confucius on speed

Confucius on speed

As a resident of NYC, I often find myself wondering why everyone is always in a damn hurry. Confucius reminds today us today that winning the race is not about speed.
Dec 13, 201903:18
Joe Budden on entrepreneurship

Joe Budden on entrepreneurship

Here’s a throw back from March. We’ll call it Joe Budden’s dating advice for entrepreneurs.
Dec 10, 201905:12
Tai Lopez on hard work

Tai Lopez on hard work

Is hard work truly the answer to success? Here's what Tai Lopez had to say. 

Dec 06, 201903:35
Akala on taking notes

Akala on taking notes

Akala - British poet, rapper, and educator speaks on why you should be taking two sets of notes.
Dec 04, 201902:40
Master P on going after your dreams

Master P on going after your dreams

A few weeks ago I got a chance to sit in on an interview with Jeezy and Master P, here's what I learned.
Dec 02, 201902:43
Sinbad on fixing your problems before you’re rich

Sinbad on fixing your problems before you’re rich

More money more problems or does money take them away? Here’s what the OG Sinbad has to say.
Nov 27, 201902:33
SHAQ on Greatness

SHAQ on Greatness

Is greatness something your born with or is it cultivated through hard work? Big Shaq and Vernon Maxxwell weigh in on the age old debate.
Nov 21, 201903:29
Usher on individuality in artistry

Usher on individuality in artistry

What makes you unique is often over looked. Here’s some advice from Usher on standing out from the crowd.
Nov 19, 201902:23
Joe Thomas on the things that don't take talent

Joe Thomas on the things that don't take talent

How do you do the small things? Do they matter at the end of the day? NFL Veteran and co-host of The ThomaHawk Show, Joe Thomas, has some ideas on why you must get the things right that don't take talent.

Oct 28, 201903:36
Tracee Ellis Ross on knowing your worth

Tracee Ellis Ross on knowing your worth

In our goal-orientated achievement drive society, we can often find ourselves placing our worth in the wrong place. Here's some advice from Tracee Ellis Ross that she gave me at CultureCon. Feel free to take it and run with it.

Oct 23, 201902:14
Tyler Perry on owning where you come from

Tyler Perry on owning where you come from

Are you proud of your roots and origin story or do you hide it out of shame?

Oct 15, 201901:56