Episode #168
Bet on yourself and move past the fear of losing a steady paycheck—resilience and momentum follow.
Stop comparing your life to others’ highlight reels; align goals with your core values and serve others to find fulfillment.
Create your own opportunities through small consistent actions and by leveraging all your skills—doors open when intention meets effort.
once I decided to bet on myself, I'm going to work for myself, I'm going to use the complete wherewithal that I've attained professionally and creatively, and once you get over the fear of not getting a regular check that someone else signs, you become unstoppable.
Nobody can help everybody, but everybody can help somebody.
when you're hungry, you have one problem. Once your belly's full, now all of a sudden you have a hundred problems.
Bet on yourself (42:24)
Mike Ellison is a multifaceted artist. He’s a musician, actor, poet and noted public speaker. Whether addressing genocide in Rwanda, combating bullying and teen suicide in Detroit, chatting with senators, or jamming with Grammy-winning rock legends on stage, Mike is a charismatic communicator and is always in his element.
Mike is equally at ease delivering a commencement address to graduates or working with senior executives of Fortune 500 companies.
Mike was born in Ethiopia, raised in VA and fully realized his calling as an interdisciplinary artist in Detroit. He’s released independent records, headlined national tours, and registered acting credits that span film, theater, and television. He also produces original content and provides voiceover for films, commercials and concert tours.
