This is a conversation with Cornell Thomas, a black belt out of New Jersey, USA. Cornell is a basketball coach, trainer, multiple time author, life coach, mentor, and a youth and motivational speaker. In addition to all that, he also hosts a yearly Positivity Summit.
Episode Links:
- Cornell Instagram: https://instagram.com/@cornellthomas34
- Cornell Website: https://cornellthomas.com
- Positivity Summit: https://cornellthomas.com/positivity-summit/
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/https://instagram.com/@teamrenzograciedenville
- Book: The Power of Positivity: https://btb.fan/5-power-of-positivity
- Book: The Power of Me: https://btb.fan/5-power-of-me
- Book: Extraordinary - The Distance Between Good and Great: https://btb.fan/5-extraordinary
Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:23 The Journey to Black Belt
03:05 The Responsibilities of a Black Belt
05:59 Black Belt Means Back to Basics
08:31 Belts are Mountains
12:13 Who Am I Rolling Against
14:38 Finding the Right Gym
18:05 Finding My Home Gym was Dumb Luck
26:43 Sparring Dynamics and Control as Big Guys
29:05 Injuries Can Be Positively Life Changing
35:18 The Power of Positivity
37:37 A Different Kind of Calm
40:55 Creating a Positivity Summit
44:33 Finding Purpose in Life
47:38 Bringing People Together
50:28 A Life of Fulliment and Purpose
55:30 The Joy of Mentoring and Impact
57:41 The Winding Path to Helping Others
59:53 Reflections on Family Legacy
01:01:18 Being the Son of Black Police Officer
01:02:59 New Jersey
01:04:59 The Power of Gratitude
01:07:01 Gratitude and Depression
01:09:14 Creating a Supportive Environment
01:12:16 What Are You Excited for in the Future
01:13:16 What Do You Want to Promote
01:14:40 Outro
Podcast Links:
- Podcast Website: https://www.beyondthebeltpod.com/
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