Former NFL Player's Story is For Anyone Who Feels Overwhelmed By Life Right Now | Anthony Trucks
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2020
- As tensions rise and emotions escalate, both socially and individually, it’s tough to figure out how to move forward. There are no easy answers, but that doesn’t change the fact that everyone has to confront the hard questions. Anthony Trucks, a former NFL player who was adopted into a white family as a black youth, has a unique and profound perspective on the crisis that America faces today. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Anthony Trucks shares his stories of a brutal childhood, a difficult adulthood, and a marriage that he and his wife had to rebuild after her infidelity. As he tells his own story, he offers surprising and insightful commentary on the progress America has to make, and the work each individual has to do to make that progress real.
SHOW NOTES:
Anthony explains how he remains grateful despite how hard his life has been [1:19]
Anthony describes growing up angry, dispirited and aggressive as a foster kid [3:30]
Anthony talks about how he used “dark energy” on his drive to greatness [6:34]
Tom and Anthony discuss what it means to be “bathed in discomfort” [11:18]
When someone gives you abuse and you don’t accept it, they have to walk off with it [15:33]
What is the value of emotions like anger and even rage? [19:10]
Anthony describes being able to see two sides of white America as a black man [26:08]
Anthony confronts the difficulty of white and black America understanding each other [28:28]
Anthony explains his path to recreating his marriage and forgiving his wife [35:24]
Anthony explains why he stayed in the marriage instead of finding someone new [42:27]
Anthony shares the reasons he has hope for this society [45:27]
Why you shouldn’t rob your kids of their hardships [48:21]
How do you deal with the structure of a society that was built out of oppression? [54:17]
QUOTES:
“I had 16 fights in 6th grade. I wasn’t allowed to go to summer camp because I was a flight risk.” [4:35]
“We’re going to have to do things we’re not used to doing in order for us to get to the place we want to get to.” [35:20]
“The people who made this system--they’re faceless.” [33:52]
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You can come from a broken beginning and still have a fulfilling life.
Awesome said !!!
I with that all of America could realize this, now.
Fact!!!
Proud Foster kid here.
The beatings are real.
The statistics are real.
Some of us make it out.
I'm glad he did.
Riley Seaburg AMEN!! Proud foster here too!! 🙌🏼
Wow. So happy you changed your world around. 🙏🏽
I'm glad you both made it out.
wow
Love how he talks about having control over emotions, this is so important in our response to circumstances in life. Some great Stoic ideas in there.
I had an epiphany after I heard this “ when a person want to give you a gift and you don’t want it they have to walk away with it” damn this is badasss🔥✊🏿 I love it...Saved it on my notes 📝
His perspective is so relevant today, there are always going to be people prejudiced against you for one reason or another. Don't use it as an excuse to play the victim. You can't force others to change their behaviour to please you. You've got to do what serves you best.
Tom is an excellent interviewer.
I appreciate when he stops the guest to clarify a statement, going deep to gain understanding and tools for application.
Excellent work.
Thank you.
*“What potential is lying dormant in you that could be released if you just chose to believe in yourself and your abilities?”* - Jack Canfield
Tap in people
Wow this interview hit me hard parenting, division between races, accountability taking responsibility individually , allowing your kids struggle to make them stronger as adults man I needed to hear this thank you for speaking on forgiveness because it is so important I appreciate every minute of this! Thanks guys!
If life feels hectic think about what Henry David Thoreau said; Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves. You'll figure it out, stay strong 💪
I enjoyed Anthony Trucks very much. I wish you could speek out to everyone. I really think we can all come together as one. Both sides have work to do. I'm on both sides. I'm white and have black family. We share the same blood. God bless all of us. Speak out Anthony!!
I love how sensible Anthony's perspective is on the matters at hand. Makes so much sense 💪💪
Great speaker and very articulate. Using that dark energy and converting it into a positive energy to get you going is so powerful!
Powerful. So many gems. I’m deeply impressed. This is one I’ll have to watch twice to absorb it all.
"Never ever depend on governments or institutions to solve any major problems. All social change comes from the passion of individuals."
Excellent interview Tom!!! One thing to remember is the notion that when someone violates trust; it’s never about you, it’s about them. They don’t cheat on you, they cheated on themselves. It’s never personal to you, it’s personal based on their particular history, which is played out in their relationship with you. Compassion, compassion, compassion. Visualizing the goalposts allows for forgiveness and something to strive towards achieving. Blessings 🤗
Fact!!!!
"Even though the ship may go down, the journey goes on."
To hear others say out loud what we've been saying silently to ourselves -- hard to imaging a greater reality check.
2020 is the year of Change. Crisis is the result of change. Crisis brings creativity.
Overwhelm and discomfort are everywhere and unavoidable, we need to stay immune to them...... I love that bathing in discomfort concept ... great talk Tom.. you rock.
What?! Drop 🎤
All. Of. This. So much depth with profound delivery. Amazing! My only complaint is that I want to hear more. For one, Would love to see a couples workshop on how to build a better house! Everything you said on the current situation of racism and the division of our nation was deep & thought provoking. Keep talking brother...we need your message!
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
One of the best episodes yet!! I love it.
The focus on the anger to motivate is f’ing brilliant. My whole life I have been told to work on suppressing my anger. Instead using anger to become a higher form of myself makes much more sense. We, as a society, have been told that anger is bad and we should work to be happy. I love this video! Great talk!
It is the last resort
@@user-lk1ky1hx5r Not at all! Nothing is the last resort. We are dynamic individuals and all have our path. However, we also have the ability to show up primal. We have anger, happiness, sadness, and many other emotions. My point is simply constructively using the anger to propel yourself forward. As both Tom and Anthony talked about, the chip on your shoulder used to drive you. I have taken too many steps back trying to suppress my anger with how I have been treated. I need to use it instead of it eating me up inside and keeping me from propelling myself forward.
@@djpresc2008 Emotions are here to guide us. No emotion is bad, it is just a compass. I agree, you can channel these emotions to do good. Any emotion suppressed long enough will manifest as a disease. Go with you know to be true for you. Best wishes!
WOW, touched on so many subjects. Loved it! Thanks to both of you.
This was a amazing interview. Thank you for sharing your story ♡
Great interview. Thanks, Tom! Your interviews have had a great impact on me.
Amazing interview! Much needed in the times we’re in.
This is an amazing talk. I'm seeing changes in society I've been praying for for years. Thank you. Miracles do happen, amen❤❤❤❤
So glad to be introduced to Anthony Trucks. Thank you, Tom!
I'm hoping that one day we see and respect the commonality of our spirit. Don't let your ego isolate and separate you.
great show Anthony and Tom...... thanks for sharing gentlemen
Tom with that stuff you really bringing more light into the world! Thanks :)
Tom! So much wisdom in this video! I really appreciate it! Take care ❤️🌟💪🏼🍀
Great interview which covered so much topics. I always like to be reminded that great rewards lie on the other end of discomfort - leaning in to the discomfort and getting used to it - the only way to grow. I am celebrating a year as an entrepreneur after 20 years as an employee and I can honestly feel sometimes sorry for myself for some of the struggles. The cure (works without failing) to kick me out of self pity is listening to Tom and this great guest. As a father of two boys and living in a privileged environment in Madrid, it’s one of my key concerns - how to prepare these great kids for the real world - how to let them figure things out themselves whilst being supportive. Not an easy task but probably the most important one I have. Thank you for the great content - you have given me again great perspectives.
I nominate Anthony Trucks to be a leader of whatever community he wants to lead lol. Well spoken, articulate, and thinks through all sides of the issues at hand. Exactly the kind of person humanity needs in this world.
So happy I got to hear this conversation. Thanks to both of you :)
We loved the opportunity to have Anthony on our channel the other day and glad it helped get him on today’s call with Tom! Big fan of both. Can’t wait for noir call to be on! Lol🤞
Awesome conversation. Thanks Tom!
Inspiring!! So grateful!!!! THank you with all my heart!!!♥️♥️♥️
Best video!!!!! This is the most powerful video i have watched!!!!! Anthony Truck is a self made champion!!!! So inspiraring. He is an inspiration for all kids.
Amazing, courageous and educational conversation.
so good, so relevant
So true, so many kids and young adults aren't given the tools to operate in this world - Perspective and knowing how to effectively communicate is huge - which most of us don't have good ability with.
Great wisdom coming from both of you!
I’m going to listen to this again....such an amazing interview!
If you want something bad enough you're going to work so hard that your not recognizable. Counter victimhood and see how far you can go rather than using it for a quick gratification.
The honesty here is so precious. Hats off to both of you. Very moving. Your helping so many people.👍
great interview❤❤
Another great video Tom! So much wisdom! Blessings from Puebla, Mexico.
Fabulous show! So many topics are uncovered with metaphors from each to connect them all, changing racism, changing your marriage,changing your life! Super effective time to bring racial change to the table and the fact that we all have to do work- but it's different work. Love your show!
Beautiful interview, very inspiring!
Tom, bro, what an interview. What a slamdunk of an interview. What an insightful guy. Certainly a timely interview and certainly a keeper for future reference.
Very interesting and motivating story
Most people come from nothing to something, from grass to grace because they did not allow their lowlife to stop them
“My suffering comes from wanting to be more than I am” great self awareness! I agree.
GREAT show as always!
I love this guy! Makes so much sense! ❤️
Great talk❤❤
It's A great Episode"🔮
Thank you so much for this great conversation both Tom Bilyeu and Anthony Trucks"🔮
Godbless❤
Love the build a new house together concept!! Wow!!
Beautiful episode, guys!
🦋he is proof that you can handle more then realize we have to rise above the chaos
Yes!
Great story, great interview!
Powerful interview. Tom, I heard you mention the story about the mother telling someone that 'the world doesn't want someone like you to succeed' (something to that affect - around 55 min) here is how I interpret it...That mother could have been right, saying that the average person doesn't expect a kid that comes from poverty or bad neighborhoods to succeed in life, which is ALL the reason why that kid should go for his/her wildest dreams. I teach my children to not accept the world view of what they can do, but to listen to their gut and to let their wants and dream propel them forward. Don't listen to nay Sayers! As you and other successful people have mentioned before, keep you eye on the goal and take steps in the direction of your goal. It doesn't matter how long it takes to get there, just keep on moving in that direction. It is amazing to see how far Anthony Trucks had come. Great attitude and view about life. Thank you for sharing this.
I believe you are right abut this. But this message needs an appendix of a clarification because it applies to us all. The world is a hostile place so we need to work hard to survive mentally and physically.
So for a poor household the message probably needs to be. “” The world doesn’t want someone like you (us) to succeed, so you (we) need to work extra hard to move forward to our success in it. “”
But of course we do not know from this story if the mother was a malignant bitch or a caring mother.
Cheers.
...."for anyone who feels overwhelmed by life right now"...bruh...you're speaking to me.
You got this keep ya head up
Keep going! 😊🙏🏼
This is very good! What I liked best is when you talked about going to the dark side to get motivation. I think a lot about all the people who ignore me and think I'm not capable of achieving my goals.
"Be grateful everyday"... Amen!!! Thank God It's Today!!!
I absolutely love Anthony using his reunion with his wife in the worlds work that needs to be done to come together! My husband and I divorced for a similar reason, yet we have returned to each other for remarriage! My husband also had the rocking chair vision. I never thought someone else would share that same vision. I’m with you on this!❤️
🇬🇧 Being a non football watching UK resident - I had not known of Anthony before. What a emotionally intelligent man! Loved this talk so much. Well done too Tom ✅
"Don't let other people project their limitations on you. You are better than that!" -Mom
Thank you Mr. Trucks! As someone living in the matrix of the culture in which this appalling complex of problems is (undeniably) embedded, I want to help FIX/HEAL everyone and all of it. I'm trying to find anything I can actually DO (other than grovel). You have articulated the tangled string, so tangled that the fair, decent "rest of us" can't get hold of a piece even to loosen a little. I, for one, want to.
damn, i can relate too much...what a huge inspiration
Damn very inspiring 👍🏾💪🏾👌🏾
"Remarried his ex-wife..." got me.
"You think you're gonna hold me back? I'm gonna fucking blow the roof off this shit" @55:05
Tom, I fucking love you. You are one of the older brothers I never had.
This is a very Impact full- Thank you- Kin-Ship care kid here
Such a handsome and bright man. Had never heard about him. Thank you for introducing me to his perspective.
Tom's expression to the airport comment LOL! 17:45
I have so much in common with him... 14 foster homes, abuse... Mostly the joy in our hearts.
Healing is a long and beautiful road; get on it.
Wow! This was so fantastic to hear! Let’s build a house together! This should be mainstream media!
Great message!
Not to minimize the content but I wanted to ask. Tom, how did you get your teeth so glowy brilliant?
Loved his balanced position 🙏🏻💖🌷
Anthony, we speak the same language.
Blessings.
This was great! I wonder how many people will attack him for having thoughts that don't pander to the mainstream agenda.
This was a great chat. How was this recorded? Via Zoom? OR messenger?
I wrote this little prophetic poem the other night, I hope that it will resonate with you all.
We Same, We Different, How we, Matters.
Go inward, Go outward. For once you really know, neither matter. ~Cheers~ Just B.
I liked one thing especially that Anthony said about leaders and social media and I believe is and has been a problem for long time now and underlines how important GOOD leaders are.
“ Everybody has a voice but I do not believe everybody should be talking. “ - Anthony Trucks. ( Time; 1:00:31 )
The riots have been going on on social media far longer than the ones we are experiencing around the black community at the present moment. And it all boils down to silencing a discourse you do not want to see by force of the mob.
Its really dark where your broadcasting Tom! I would prefer to not strain my eyes XD!
“...and I bought him an icecream!” 👌
We are the leaders we are waiting for!
This summer I had mini road rage riding my bike uphill on the sidewalk. I realized there were lots of hormones running wild in my quest to get to get home.
A few months ago I stopped a house fire shit was bout a burn down no fire extinguishers. Shit was hidden next morning there's one out shit had me fucked up but i was the calmest person
“A smooth sea makes not a skilled sailor” @49:55
His story is amazing, salute to dude for overcoming insurmountable odds. What he said about around the 46 minute mark about accountability was legit.
With that being said, some of his commentary reflects that of someone with an uninformed understanding of institutionalized racism and systematic oppression. The idea of a meritocracy alone doesn't work. Also, the people who created, upheld and continue to enforce such oppressive policies have names, titles and faces. So do the people who look the other way. I'd invite him to read and get acquainted with the work of people like Dr. Goff, Dr. Cress and Ta Neishi Coates.
I did feel some of his comments in institutionalised racism wasn’t deep but he had valid solutions*
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Thats a very interesting perspective and a broad minded one. I think uncontrolled race anger and issue is manipulating people against each other while it would be more productive to work as a collective and overide the ones in charges whose motivation are dictated mostly by greed rather than people's interest. Us fighting against each other serve them and subdue our collective awareness
Love this powerful message very much,,,,! And Liza Bilyeu,,,,, I love your husband,,,,LOL
Good lookin' and smart
Maybe the more problems we overcome the more we become strong in the future
life is not a smooth road to drive on it has its own problems which prepares you to be better..
This guy knows how to talk.
I find it really ironic and kind of creepy that the individual who thinks the most like me right now also has my same name...