Summary: Episode summary: Dennis Kimbro shares many rich stories from the thousands of interviews he has done over the last 25 years while conducting research on how black Americans earn their wealth, and what stops those who don’t. He speaks about his life philosophies, how he hopes to see the world change and how he uses his energy and his work to give back to younger black Americans. About our Guest: Dr. Dennis Kimbro is an author and a world renowned professor at Clark Atlanta University. He has spent his career interviewing people to glean as many success stories as possible from successful Americans of color. He earned a doctorate from Northwestern University where he studied wealth and poverty in underdeveloped nations. He is the author of five books, including Kevin’s personal favorite: “What Makes the Great Great.” He is a recipient of the Dale Carnegie Personal Achievement Award and In 2005, the National Black MBA Association presented him with the 2005 H. Naylor Fitzhugh award, recognizing him as one of the top professors in the nation. Insights from this episode: How to think about and organize your goals Strategies for thinking about what is important to you How millionaires build wealth by focusing on their financial legacy How to use the internet to change the world How saving your money and being selfless with your savings can lead to wealth Strategies for incorporating mindfulness into all your actions The secret to life in 3 hard questions How to keep growing every day Quotes from the show: “You talk about humble and gratitude, that’s the foundation for everything I’ve done.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “I never wanted to write a book. What I wanted to do was start a movement.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 On interviewing and observing millionaires of color: “They know that the underlying theme of this is like a relay race. A relay race isn’t won or lost on how fast the runners can advance. A relay race is won or lost on how capable one runner passes the baton from one to the next. Their relay race isn’t just creating wealth, but also using their life as a model to show black america a way out. - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “A burning desire is an inner flame that cannot be extinguished. You will use the criticism, you will use the laughter, you will use their ridicule to propel you forward.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “Service is the price you pay for the space you occupy.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156, quoting Muhammad Ali “All entrepreneurs do is solve problems. Solve a little problem, make a little money. Solve a big problem, and you make bank on bank.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “Don’t find somebody that you can spend your life with, find somebody you can’t live without.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 “The biggest mistake that you will make in your life is to think that something outside of you will bring you happiness.” - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 Use your life in service of others, because money is not the bottom line. Love is the bottom line. - Dennis Kimbro, Episode #156 On what the world would miss if Kevin Y weren’t around: “They would miss the inspiration.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #156 “If someone is on the path to trying to achieve something then I’m all in. I genuinely love to see people win. It inspires me, because I believe in – I call it friendly competition. I want to see you go as high as you can so that I can have something to aspire to be.” - Kevin Y Brown, Episode #156 Resources mentioned: Square Favorite book: Capitalism and Freedom by Milton Friedman Lead the Field by Earl Nightingale Favorite quote: “Before you stand before your students today, never forget: A poor teacher complains. A good teacher explains. An excellent teacher demonstrates, but a great teacher inspires.” - W.E.B. Dubois 3 keys to Create Your Best Life: Dream big dreams because they do come true Believe in yourself when no one else will Focus on serving others. Stay Connected: Show Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/cylseries/ https://www.instagram.com/cylseries/ Kevin Y Brown: www.kevinybrown.com www.instagram.com/kevinybrown www.twitter.com/kevinybrown www.facebook.com/kevbrown001 Dennis Kimbro: www.instagram.com/drdenniskimbro http://www.denniskimbro.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on itunes, google play, stitcher and www.createyourlifeseries.com/podcast.
