What happens when the world calls you “mentally retarded”—and you become one of the greatest speakers alive?

In this powerful episode, Les Brown joins host Daniel Wood to share how he turned rejection, foster care, and failure into a life of impact. You’ll learn how to stay hungry, rise after every setback, and live full so you can die empty.

EPISODE SUMMARY

The comfort zone is where dreams go to die—and Les Brown refuses to live there.

In this unforgettable conversation on the Swedish Wealth Institute Podcast, Daniel Wood sits down with the legendary motivational speaker and bestselling author to talk about resilience, hunger, and the mindset needed to overcome impossible odds. From being labeled “educable mentally retarded” to commanding stadiums of 80,000 people, Les shares how he developed the mindset, voice, and faith to inspire millions.

He opens up about his early struggles, the teacher who changed his life, and the lessons that helped him stand out among thousands of speakers worldwide. You’ll hear how he broke into radio, became a global phenomenon, and why he believes your hunger is the secret weapon that determines your destiny.

Plus, Daniel reveals a free Wealth Blueprint gift for listeners—a roadmap to transform your money, health, and mission—and how to claim your free ticket to the next Path to Financial Freedom Summit featuring Robert Kiyosaki, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Nick Vujicic, and more.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

• How Les Brown transformed pain into purpose
• Why your comfort zone kills dreams
• The real meaning of being hungry in life and business
• How to turn rejection into motivation
• The story of Les’s teacher who said: “Someone’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.”
• Why communication is the most powerful skill in the AI era
• The mindset shift to live full and die empty
• How storytelling creates influence and legacy

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Free Ticket to the Path to Financial Freedom Summit
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