JOURNEY TO BECOME A HIGH VALUE MAN - DENZEL WASHINGTON

ladies and gentlemen let me tell you something right now life doesn't owe you a thing you might think it does but it doesn't what you've got to realize is that you and only you are in charge of what happens next too many times I've seen men look around and blame their environment blame their circumstances and even blame others for why they aren't where they want to be in life but here's the truth the world doesn't care the world doesn't owe you anything the world's going to do its thing regardless of what you think you want

to become a high value man then stop looking for shortcuts stop trying to take the easy Road the high road is the only Road worth taking and that road isn't always smooth it isn't always straight and as sure as hell isn't always comfortable but it's the road that will get you to where you need to go and if you want to transform from a boy into a man of real value you need to understand that this journey begins with a decision you need to choose the man you are going to become it's not going to

happen overnight you're not going to wake up one morning look in the mirror and suddenly be the man you want to be no no no it takes time it takes work it takes commitment to yourself but here's the good news you can do it you can absolutely do it because within you is the potential to be great that's right you've got what it takes but the question is are you ready to step up and unlock it the first thing you need to do is start taking responsibility for everything not just the things that go well

but especially the things that don't go the way you want them to you have to own your actions own your choices and own your mistakes when you point the finger at someone else when you blame the world for your problems you give away your power you give away control over your own life and that's not what a high value is does a high value man understands that he is the architect of his own destiny the moment you stop blaming and start taking responsibility is the moment you begin to step into your own power it's time

to stop living in excuses let me be clear no one cares about your excuses the world doesn't care if you've had a hard life the world doesn't care if you come from tough circumstances the world doesn't care if you had setbacks if you've been knocked down or if you've been hurt it's unfortunate but it's the truth the world is only going to respond to what you put into it it will only respond to the effort the consistency the sweat and the resilience that you bring every single day the moment you accept responsibility you unlock the

next level of growth you become disciplined discipline is the foundation of everything you want to achieve without discipline you will never be able to reach your full potential discipline is what gets you up early when you don't feel like it discipline is what keeps you going when you're tired when you're frustrated when you feel like giving up you see boys are motivated by feelings but men are driven by discipline motivation is fleeting but discipline is unwavering when you build discipline you build consistency and consistency leads to results now let me talk about selfworth this is

important you cannot become high value man if you don't believe you're worth it you need to understand that you deserve the best you are worthy of success love respect and everything that comes with being a man of value a boy doesn't believe he's worth much a boy waits for others to validate him but a high value man doesn't wait for validation he knows his worth and he doesn't need anyone to tell him that he's valuable his actions speak for themselves his character speaks for him so if you want to move from boy to man you

need to develop that internal belief in yourself but it's not just about believing in yourself it's about living with Integrity integrity means doing the right thing even when no one is looking it means standing up for what you believe in and living by your values no matter the cost Integrity is what sets the high value Man Apart from the rest it's what allows him to make decisions that are in line with his principles even when those decisions aren't popular Integrity is non-negotiable without it you have have nothing and then there's respect a high value man

commands respect not by demanding it but by earning it through his actions he shows respect to others and in return he gains it respect isn't something that's handed to you it's something you build through your character your work ethic and the way you treat others you can't fake respect you can't fake Integrity you can't fake hard work these things either exist or they don't and if you want to be respected you've got to earn it day in and day out another thing you need to understand is that a high value man is not afraid to

fail he's not afraid to take risks he understands that failure is part of the process and it's not the end of the road it's simply a stepping stone a boy is afraid of failure he tries to avoid it at all costs and in doing so he limits his potential but a man Embraces failure as a lesson he sees every failure as an opportunity to learn grow and come back stronger if you're not failing you're not trying hard enough if you're not failing you're not pushing yourself to the edge of your potential don't be afraid to

fail don't be afraid to try and fall short it's the only way you'll grow but also don't be afraid to succeed you see a high value man has a mindset that isn't limited by fear he has a mindset that allows him to believe in abundance not scarcity he knows there's enough room for everyone to win he knows that his success doesn't take away from anyone else's success so he walks into every room with confidence he walks into every situation with the belief that he belongs there that he's earned his place and that he's ready for

whatever comes his way now let's talk about the people you surround yourself with if you want to be a high value man you cannot afford to hang around with low value individuals birds of a feather feather flock together and you become like the people you spend the most time with you need to surround yourself with people who inspire you challenge you and push you to be better you need to be around people who hold you accountable who aren't afraid to tell you when you're slipping up and who won't let you settle for mediocrity if you're

the smartest person in the room you're in the wrong room you should always be striving to be around people who make you better and don't get it twisted being a high value man doesn't mean you've got all the answers it means you're always willing to learn a high value man is constantly evolving constantly learning and constantly learning and constantly improving he's not too proud to ask for help to seek mentorship or to admit that he doesn't know something humility is a key trait of a high value man he's always in a state of growth and

growth comes from learning from challenging your own beliefs and from opening yourself up to new ideas and perspectives finally understand this success is a journey not a destination you will you never reach a point where you say I've made it I'm done know you keep going you keep going you keep growing you keep pushing yourself to new heights the man you become is a result of the decisions you make every single day it's the choices you make when no one's watching it's the actions you take when no one's there to cheer you on it's the

discipline the responsibility the Integrity the respect and the belief in yourself that will get you from boy to man so what I'm telling you today is this you have the power to become a high value man it's not about your age your background or your circumstances it's about the decisions you make and the actions you take it's about stepping up taking responsibility and committing to becoming the best version of yourself you have everything inside you to make it happen now the only thing left is for you to decide to do it because in the end

the man you become is a reflection of the choices you make and it's time to make the right ones the time is now taking responsibility means recognizing that you are the sole architect of your life it requires understanding that your actions decisions and even your reactions to circumstances shape the path you take life is full of challenges setbacks and obstacles but how you respond to those challenges is entirely within your control blaming others circumstances or the world for your struggles only disempowers you when you take take responsibility you reclaim that power and begin to shape

your own destiny taking responsibility isn't just about owning the things that go well in your life it's also about acknowledging the things that go wrong it's easy to take credit when things are smooth but true growth comes when you look at your failures your mistakes and your shortcomings with honesty instead of pointing fingers or making excuses a responsible individual looks Inward and asks what could I have done differently this mindset shift is crucial because it helps you learn from every experience experience rather than repeating the same mistakes when you take responsibility you stop being a

victim of your circumstances you start taking proactive steps to change what you don't like about your life you begin to understand that while you can't control everything that happens to you you can control how you respond this doesn't mean you have to do everything on your own or carry all the weight by yourself but it does mean that you understand the role you play in your own life and that you make conscious choices to steer it in the direction you want to go it's about being accountable for your growth your success and even your failures

and using that accountability to fuel forward progress discipline is what separates those who achieve their goals from those who merely wish for them motivation is powerful but it's fleeting it's the initial spark that gets you started but it doesn't last some days you wake up excited ready to take on the world but that excitement Fades when the challenges and setbacks begin to surface this is where discipline steps in while motivation might drive you to start discipline is what will see you through when things get tough when you're tired or when you simply don't feel like

continuing discipline is the ability to stay focused and consistent in your efforts regardless of how you feel at any given moment it's about making the right choices every single day even when those choices don't feel glamorous or rewarding in the short term whether it's waking up early to work out sticking to a budget or putting in the extra hours at your job discipline is the force that keeps you moving forward when motivation is left a high value man doesn't rely on motivation to do the work that's required he has built habits that align with his

long-term goals and those habits don't disappear just because he feels tired or uninspired discipline is an internal commitment to something greater than immediate pleasure or Comfort it's about knowing that the results will come but only through steady Relentless effort the difference between success and failure is not found in burst of motivation but in the small consistent actions that are taken day after day it's the habit of doing the work even when no one is watching even when the rewards aren't immediate discipline builds character and over time it leads to results that motivation alone can never

bring building integrity and respect is essential for anyone striving to become a high value man Integrity is the found Foundation of who you are it's about aligning your actions with your values and it means doing what's right even when no one is watching Integrity is not just a moral compass it's the reflection of your character it means being honest being trustworthy and following through on your commitments regardless of the circumstances it's about standing firm in your beliefs even when Others May disagree or pressure you to compromise a man with Integrity is someone others can rely

on someone whose word means something respect on the other hand is earned through consistent actions that reflect your integrity you don't demand respect you cultivate it through your conduct your honesty in your treatment of others the way you treat people whether they are in a position of power or not speaks volumes about your character if you respect others it naturally returns to you this isn't about looking for validation or approval it's about consistently living in a way that earns you the respect of those around you when you Le with Integrity respect follows respect is also

about valuing yourself a high value man knows that if he is to command respect he must first respect himself this means setting boundary saying no when necessary and not tolerating mistreatment from others you show self-respect by refusing to settle for less than you deserve by demanding Excellence from yourself and by never compromising your values for short-term gain building integrity and respect is a continuous process it's not something that happens overnight but over time as you live authentically and treat others with dignity you will see how these values transform your life and how others perceive [Music]

you embracing failure and risk is crucial for anyone who aspires to become a high value man too many people are paralyzed by the fear of failure avoiding it at all costs they try to play it safe sticking to what's comfortable and in doing so they limit their potential but failure is not the enemy it's a necessary part of growth every successful person you admire has failed countless times before reaching their achievements the key is not to avoid failure but to learn from it adapt and come back stronger failure teaches you lessons that success never will

it builds resilience fortitude and determination when you Embrace failure you stop seeing it as a setback and start seeing it as an opportunity to improve risk is equally important growth never happens inside your comfort zone it's when you step into the unknown when you take calculated risks that you find your true potential high value men understand that playing it safe may feel secure but it's also a form of stagnation taking risk means Having the courage to challenge yourself to try new things and to push boundaries you don't always know what will happen but if you

never take a risk you're ensuring that nothing will change the high value man makes decisions not based on fear but on the belief that he is capable of handling whatever comes his way even if the outcome is uncertain the truth is without risk without failure there is no progress every risk you take every failure you face is a step forward a chance to become better wiser and more prepared for what's ahead embracing failure and risk is about accepting that the road to success is not linear it's messy unpredictable and often difficult but it's the only

way to truly grow surrounding yourself with the right people is one of the most important steps in becoming a high value man the people you spend time with have a profound impact on your mindset your decisions and your future if you want to elevate your life you must be intentional about the company you keep the right people don't just agree with you or tell you what you want to hear they challenge you inspire you and hold you accountable they push you to be better even when it's uncomfortable when you surround yourself with individuals who are

committed to growth excellence and success you naturally rise to meet those same standards on the other hand if you spend time with people who are stuck in negativity who are content with mediocrity or who don't have the same aspirations as you it becomes easy to slip into the same mindset the energy around you is contagious if the people around you are constantly complaining avoiding responsibility and making excuses those habits will start to rub off on you a high value man knows that to elevate his own life he must be selective about his Circle he seeks

out individuals who bring out the best in in him who Inspire him to reach higher and who push him to take risks and grow it's not just about finding people who challenge you intellectually or professionally it's also about finding those who align with your values and support your vision these people become your allies your mentors and your partners in success when you surround yourself with the right people you set yourself up for Success because you gain access to New Perspectives insights and opportunities that you would never have encountered alone ultimately the right people help you

unlock your full potential and they help you stay on track when the road gets tough hope you have learned these life-changing methods I will come back to motivate you and help you to grow till then follow these steps and don't forget to like And subscribe our YouTube channel [Music]