In this video, I reveal a pivotal moment from March 27, 1975, when I was at my absolute lowest point. I was flunking out of college with a 1.7 GPA, uncertain of my future, and considering joining the Army just to find a path. This story serves as a powerful reminder that your current "grade" in life doesn't define your ultimate potential. I break down why hitting rock bottom is often the foundation for the highest climbs.
An Unexpected Encounter
I describe the scene in my mother’s beauty parlor where a stranger under a hair dryer saw something in me that I couldn't see in myself. I explain the intensity of that moment—the eye contact, the sudden demand for a pen, and the chilling prophecy that followed. This wasn't just a random comment; it was a vision that contradicted everything my reality looked like at the time. It shows the importance of staying open to signs even when you feel lost.
From Failure to Millions
The core of this video is the contrast between flunking out and being told you will speak to millions. I dive into the mindset shift required to believe in a vision that seems impossible. Whether you’re struggling in your career or feeling stuck in 2026, this narrative provides the blueprint for holding onto hope when the facts don't match the dream. The goal is to give you the clarity to realize that your "March 27th" moment might be right around the corner.
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Transcript: 40 years ago March 27, 1975. It was 40 years ago. Just this past March. I was flunking out of college with a 1.7 grade point average. I hope none of you can relate to a 1.7 grade point average. I was sitting in my mother's beauty parlor. I'm looking in the mirror and I see behind me this woman under the dryer and every time I looked up, she was looking at me just looking at me in the eye. And I didn't know who she was. She said, "Somebody give me a pen, give me a pencil. I have a prophecy." March 27, 1975. She said, "Boy, you are going to travel the world and speak to millions of people." Now, mind you, I flunked out of college. I'm thinking about joining the army. I didn't know what I was going to do, and she's telling me I'm going to travel the world and speak to millions of people.
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