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This is one of the most motivating episodes of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like it’s too late to reach your potential, you need to hear this conversation.
Today’s episode is a wake-up call.
You can break free of regret, shame, and fear.
You can become the person you know you’re meant to be.
It’s not too late to change.
And this conversation will show you how.
Today, you’re going to meet one of the most inspiring and motivational human beings on the planet, viral powerhouse Wallace Peeples, also known as @WALLO267
Wallo spent 20 years in prison and came out with nothing but $1,000, a used iPhone, and a mission to change his life.
Now, he reaches millions every week with a message that reminds you that you are capable of so much more.
Whether you’re rebuilding after a setback, struggling to believe change is possible, or finally ready to stop making excuses and start moving, this conversation will light a fire under you.
And fair warning: this episode is more intense than the average episode. More cursing. But also more truth and even more fuel. Because sometimes that’s what breakthrough sounds like.
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In this episode:
00:00 Meet the Guest
01:23 Disclaimer
02:06 How to Put Your Focus Where it Matters
07:36 The Cost of Being With the Wrong Crowd
16:06 Wallo Wasn’t in Prison, He Was in Princeton
28:52 Wallo’s Guide to Making Big Changes
38:27 Walking Out of Prison After 20 Years
42:27 How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Life
45:22 Why You Need to Live the Life You Want Now
57:09 Forgiveness is Freedom
01:08:08 Say Yes to You, No to Them
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