Stephen A. Smith Reveals Success Secrets in Sports and Media | Cardone Zone Ep. 174

The Cardone Zone

Grant Cardone

Careers, Business, 025610

4.8 • 4K Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2023

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

In a captivating episode of The Cardone Zone Podcast, host Grant Cardone sits down with the iconic sports commentator and media personality, Stephen A. Smith. Together, they uncover the secrets behind Stephen's meteoric rise in the world of sports journalism and his insights into success, perseverance, and personal branding.

Stephen A. Smith shares his unique journey from aspiring sportswriter to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in sports media. His story is a masterclass in ambition, resilience, and the determination needed to reach the pinnacle of any profession.

Grant and Stephen engage in a thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond sports, delving into the art of communication, the importance of authenticity, and strategies for building a successful career in today's fast-paced media landscape.

Whether you're an aspiring journalist, a sports enthusiast, an entrepreneur, or simply someone in search of inspiration and career wisdom, this episode offers valuable lessons from one of the leading voices in the field.

Tune in to The Cardone Zone Podcast for this exclusive interview with Stephen A. Smith and embark on a journey filled with motivation, professional insights, and the strategies needed to achieve greatness in any arena.

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0:00.0	Hey, welcome to the Cardone Zone, my newest podcast where every week I'll bring to you a new celebrity, artist, athlete, some of the top people in their field CEOs from around the world running the world to give you their insights, their knowledge, and their breakthroughs.
0:15.0	Look, these people came from nothing just like I did, so get ready with Uncle G. You're in for the ride of your life where we're going to 10X everything you think, the way you work, the way you act, and the way you roll every single day.
0:28.0	Make sure you subscribe and comment, love to see what you're talking about. Get ready for today's show.
0:35.0	What's up, man? What's up, everybody? How y'all doing?
0:41.0	It's good to see you, Grant. How's everything, man?
0:43.0	You know, the reason I wanted to do this interview with you is because with a guy like you, I don't have to do anything.
0:49.0	I don't know. You got to ask me your questions, but I'm here to answer.
0:53.0	Look, you got it all, man. You're the whole package.
0:56.0	I study people. I study people. I watch guys like you.
1:01.0	And it doesn't matter what space you're in. I just learn. What can I do that he does to be better at what I do?
1:08.0	Be yourself. Be as true and authentic as you possibly can be. Make sure that when people look at you, they know you're the real deal.
1:15.0	That you mean what you say what you mean. That's where it starts.
1:21.0	But I think for me, I've always viewed myself as somebody who doesn't have it all.
1:28.0	Even when I get it, I'm not satisfied. There's constantly new challenges as far as I'm concerned if you're stagnant, you're dying.
1:35.0	You know, you got to be on the move and you got to be in constant pursuit of greater achievements.
1:42.0	And it's not to say that you don't smell the roses. It's not to say that you don't appreciate what you've accomplished.
1:48.0	But in the same breath, just think about whatever you do. If you're successful, chances are there are an abundance of people out there who want to be where you're at.
1:58.0	Who want to do what you're doing and want to achieve what you've already achieved.
2:03.0	And their mind, the objective is they got to knock you off.
2:08.0	And so to me, your mentality has to be, bring it.
2:13.0	I'll be ready. I'll be waiting for you.
2:16.0	That's good. I'm not ready to get knocked off this perch, whatever perch that may be.
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