#88 Critical Success Tips from Impactful Women

Making an impact means not only changing the game you’re playing in but setting an example for those that come after you. All of the remarkable Women we’ve had on the show have told invaluable stories of finding their path, leveling up to become the best, shattering expectations, and inspiring other girls and women to know their potential. We revisit some of their lessons learned in this Women of Impact clip episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu.

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SHOW NOTES:
Mel explains why your decisions will change your life more than motivation will. [00:44]
Watch the full interview with Mel Robbins: https://bit.ly/2kdfVfD
Lilly tells how she found her path outside her comfort zone. [4:10]
Watch the full interview with Lilly Singh: https://bit.ly/2N0ZdiO
Laila shares the steps of building a champion mindset. [6:31]
Watch the full interview with Laila Ali: https://bit.ly/2PKOZlb
Amelia talks about closing the gender gap in sports. [9:00]
Watch the full interview with Amelia Boone: https://bit.ly/2Pf8p0t
Sarah reveals the mentality that made her the best executive. [11:46]
Watch the full interview with Sarah Robb O’Hagan: https://bit.ly/2MVnsiw
Nastia on the importance of pushing little girls to dream bigger. [13:47]
Watch the full interview with Nastia Liukin: https://bit.ly/2MEcQoL
Maria touches on the x-factor that makes you the best. [16:17]
Watch the full interview with Maria Sharapova: https://bit.ly/2BVSYIK
Kerri explains why you shouldn’t compare yourself to others. [18:05]
Watch the full interview with Kerri Walsh Jennings: https://bit.ly/2wt8V3q
Dr. Shefali on finding the truest version of yourself. [19:22]
Watch the full interview with Dr. Shefali: https://bit.ly/2uc1hfN
Leila speaks on turning pain into fuel. [22:30]
Watch the full interview with Leila Janah: https://bit.ly/2G2hGoo
Jessica gives the practical steps she used for success. [25:17]
Watch the full interview with Jessica O. Matthews: https://bit.ly/2C0kG61

QUOTES:
“Your life comes down to your decisions and if you change your decisions you will change everything.” Mel Robbins [4:04]
“I think a big part of finding out what’s right for you is stop confining yourself to a path that you’ve been convinced is the path.” Lilly Singh [4:37]
“I’ve never even really noticed that I was the only woman at the table very often, I was just like “Well fuck, I’m here so I’m going to do the best I can and it’s up to me to outperform my peer group whoever they are.” Sarah Robb O’Hagan [13:31]
“The only real power we have in the world is choosing our response. We can’t choose what happens to us.” Leila Janah [24:01]

PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Sheryl Sandberg - https://bit.ly/1S8xJTS [12:46]
Mary Lou Retton - https://bit.ly/2PMvMj7 [15:00]
Carly Patterson - https://bit.ly/2BYwsiD [15:05]