Published Aug 4, 2021

NOBODY SHARES This Secret To Achieving ANYTHING YOU WANT! | Nicole Lynn & Lewis Howes

Nicole Lynn, a trailblazing sports agent, shares her transformative journey from scarcity to abundance, offering insights on self-belief, overcoming adversity, and discovering one's purpose for true success.
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  • Adversity

    Nicole Lynn's journey is marked by overcoming significant adversity. She shared how she worked on pro bono cases, including one that helped a death row inmate gain freedom, and how she dealt with personal loss, such as the death of her brother due to gang violence 1. Despite lacking role models, she found inspiration in high school teachers and peers who overcame similar challenges 2.

    I didn't have anybody. I hate that question because I get asked that, or, like, who is your role model? And I wish I almost thought about lying and picking someone, but there was just no one.

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    Her resilience and determination have been crucial in her path to success.

       

    Risks

    Taking risks has been a pivotal part of Nicole's career. She recently made a significant leap by leaving her law firm to focus entirely on sports management, a move she describes as her biggest risk yet 3. Nicole believes in the importance of calculated risks, planning meticulously before making bold moves, such as leaving Wall Street to pursue her passion 4.

    I think risks are really important. I actually talk about this in my book, the Hail Mary. You know, what a, you know, obviously it's a forward path that is gut wrenching.

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    Her strategic approach to risk-taking has been instrumental in her achievements.

       

    Goals

    Nicole's goal-setting strategies are rooted in big-picture thinking. She starts with her ultimate goal and works backward to identify the steps needed to achieve it, whether it's securing a first-round NFL draft pick or becoming a top sports agent 5. Her innate grit and determination have driven her success, despite growing up in challenging circumstances without role models 6.

    I always had a different level of grit. People talk about grit. I didn't have foundation. Nobody taught me anything. I didn't have role models.

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    This mindset has enabled her to accomplish remarkable feats in her career.

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